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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: $30,115

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,947

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $48,200
Base Invoice $26,409 $44,098
Cargo net 46  
Bodyside moldings 238  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 30  
Bodyside moldings 155  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Options (change) 1,225 0
Options (change) 843 0
Destination 695 895
Total Price $30,115 $49,095
Total Invoice $27,947 $44,993

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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: $17,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,470
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$30,115$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,115$47,375
Total Invoice$27,947$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,947$43,417

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$5,770$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,576

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.2 in
Length179.5 in195.8 in
Width70.1 in72.7 in
Height65.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft313.8 ft3

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

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