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Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,270

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelRLXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,450 $27,895
Base Invoice $44,324 $26,116
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 0 715
Options (change) 0 509
Destination 920 645
Total Price $49,370 $29,255
Total Invoice $45,244 $27,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,345
Model Year20152008
ModelRLXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$49,370$29,255
Adjustments for Features-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,410$29,255
Total Invoice$45,244$27,270
Adjustments for Features-3,6290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,615$27,270

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelRLXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,255$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6290

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelRLXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length196.1 in176.6 in
Width74.4 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,310 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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