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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: $32,236

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,679

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,023

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $49,300
Base Invoice $27,992 $43,912
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo net 48  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 888  
Cargo net 31  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Options (change) 1,566 0
Options (change) 1,256 0
Destination 775 615
Total Price $32,236 $49,915
Total Invoice $30,023 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,429
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-17
Total Price$32,236$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,236$48,710
Total Invoice$30,023$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,023$43,452

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterRL
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,185$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,075

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.2 in
Length179.5 in193.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,012 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.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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