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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: $30,415

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,245

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $46,830
Base Invoice $26,707 $42,470
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 695 810
Total Price $30,415 $47,640
Total Invoice $28,245 $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: $15,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,563
Model Year20102010
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$30,415$47,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,415$46,020
Total Invoice$28,245$43,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,245$41,808

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102010
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
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/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$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,472

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102010
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.4,083 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft313.1 ft3

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

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