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Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,636

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,279

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,563

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $49,300
Base Invoice $26,005 $43,912
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 46  
4-speed automatic 800  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 30  
4-speed automatic 728  
Options (change) 1,116 0
Options (change) 933 0
Destination 625 615
Total Price $29,636 $49,915
Total Invoice $27,563 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,634
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,820
Model Year20062006
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/50-17
Total Price$29,636$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,636$45,270
Total Invoice$27,563$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-4,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,563$40,383

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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 $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,495$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,144

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.2 in
Length176.6 in193.6 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height65.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.1 ft3

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