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Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,942

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,836

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelRLXForester
TrimP-AWS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,950 $29,895
Base Invoice $46,864 $27,992
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Options (change) 0 1,278
Options (change) 0 1,069
Destination 940 775
Total Price $51,890 $31,948
Total Invoice $47,804 $29,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,236
Model Year20162012
ModelRLXForester
TrimP-AWS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$51,890$31,948
Adjustments for Features-7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,095$31,948
Total Invoice$47,804$29,836
Adjustments for Features-7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,072$29,836

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelRLXForester
TrimP-AWS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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 
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$8,330$7,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7320

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelRLXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.0 in
Length196.1 in179.5 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,955 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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