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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: $29,590

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $25,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,533

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $23,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelRLXForester
TrimP-AWS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $54,450 $27,895
Base Invoice $50,530 $26,005
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   800
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 0 1,070
Options (change) 0 903
Destination 950 625
Total Price $55,400 $29,590
Total Invoice $51,480 $27,533

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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: $18,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,317
Model Year20172006
ModelRLXForester
TrimP-AWS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$55,400$29,590
Adjustments for Features-7,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,265$29,590
Total Invoice$51,480$27,533
Adjustments for Features-6,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,850$27,533

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172006
ModelRLXForester
TrimP-AWS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,330$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6300

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,969 lb.3,350 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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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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