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Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,550

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,422

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $11,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelRLWRX
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $30,995
Base Invoice $41,935 $29,154
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Cargo net   55
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Bodyside moldings   230
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Cargo net   36
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Bodyside moldings   149
Options (change) 0 1,735
Options (change) 0 1,448
Destination 760 820
Total Price $47,440 $33,550
Total Invoice $42,695 $31,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,000
Model Year20092017
ModelRLWRX
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$47,440$33,550
Adjustments for Features-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,025$33,550
Total Invoice$42,695$31,422
Adjustments for Features-1,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,422$31,422

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092017
ModelRLWRX
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,915$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2730

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092017
ModelRLWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length195.8 in180.9 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

8-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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