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Acura RSX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $10,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620202020
ModelRSXRSXForesterForester
TrimBaseType-SLimitedTouring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,325 $23,845 $31,095 $34,595
Leather seating surfaces 1,150      
Leather seating surfaces 1,047      
Options (change) 1,150 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,047 0 0 0
Destination 615 615 1,010 1,010
Total Price $22,090 $24,460 $32,105 $35,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,589
Model Year2006200620202020
ModelRSXRSXForesterForester
TrimBaseType-SLimitedTouring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4201hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$22,090$24,460$32,105$35,605
Adjustments for Features0-600-8,895-13,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$23,860$23,210$21,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,770$1,285$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620202020
ModelRSXRSXForesterForester
TrimBaseType-SLimitedTouring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player $50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,470$2,070$10,365$15,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$8,895$13,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-549-280-388

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062020
ModelRSXForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in105.1 in
Length172.4 in182.1 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height54.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.076.1 ft3

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