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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: $37,345

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $18,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,790

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $16,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelRLWRX
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $30,995
Base Invoice $42,801 $29,154
Advance Package 7,950  
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Navigation Package with Eyesight   3,795
Cargo net   55
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Bodyside moldings   230
Advance Package 7,128  
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Navigation Package with Eyesight   3,368
Cargo net   36
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Bodyside moldings   149
Options (change) 7,950 5,530
Options (change) 7,128 4,816
Destination 885 820
Total Price $56,035 $37,345
Total Invoice $50,814 $34,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,407
Model Year20112017
ModelRLWRX
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$56,035$37,345
Adjustments for Features-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,355$37,345
Total Invoice$50,814$34,790
Adjustments for Features-6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,197$34,790

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112017
ModelRLWRX
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,290$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6170

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112017
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 Weight4,099 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 Volume13.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested202572%
Total Not Requested80028%

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%
Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested230060%
Total Not Requested156040%

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