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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: $35,025

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $18,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,693

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $16,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRLWRX
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $29,995
Base Invoice $44,098 $28,232
Technology Package 4,150  
Navigation Package   2,500
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Cargo net   55
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Bodyside moldings   230
Technology Package 3,756  
Navigation Package   2,218
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Cargo net   36
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Bodyside moldings   149
Options (change) 4,150 4,235
Options (change) 3,756 3,666
Destination 895 795
Total Price $53,245 $35,025
Total Invoice $48,749 $32,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,234
Model Year20122015
ModelRLWRX
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$53,245$35,025
Adjustments for Features-1,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,255$35,025
Total Invoice$48,749$32,693
Adjustments for Features-1,8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,927$32,693

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122015
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 
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$7,640$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8220

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122015
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

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