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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: $37,653

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $23,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,009

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $21,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelRLXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,450 $36,090
Base Invoice $44,324 $33,675
Advance Package 12,000  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Advance Package 10,859  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 12,000 648
Options (change) 10,859 419
Destination 920 915
Total Price $61,370 $37,653
Total Invoice $56,103 $35,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,531
Model Year20152018
ModelRLXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$61,370$37,653
Adjustments for Features0-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,370$37,183
Total Invoice$56,103$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,103$34,572

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
ModelRLXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $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
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,405$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-437

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
ModelRLXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length196.1 in180.9 in
Width74.4 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested250043%
Total Not Requested330057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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