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Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,301

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $46,830
Base Invoice $26,116 $42,470
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 46  
4-speed automatic 909  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 30  
Options (change) 1,761 0
Options (change) 1,448 0
Destination 645 810
Total Price $30,301 $47,640
Total Invoice $28,209 $43,280

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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: $14,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,441
Model Year20082010
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$30,301$47,640
Adjustments for Features0-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,301$44,745
Total Invoice$28,209$43,280
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,209$40,650

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082010
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 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,870$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,630

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082010
ModelForesterRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.2 in
Length176.6 in195.8 in
Width68.3 in72.7 in
Height65.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,083 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL specs.

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