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Subaru Forester vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,270

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelForesterRLX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $48,450
Base Invoice $26,116 $44,324
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
Options (change) 715 0
Options (change) 509 0
Destination 645 895
Total Price $29,255 $49,345
Total Invoice $27,270 $45,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,320
Model Year20082014
ModelForesterRLX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4310hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7404, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$29,255$49,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,255$45,385
Total Invoice$27,270$45,219
Adjustments for Features0-3,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,270$41,590

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterRLX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,295$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,629

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.2 in
Length176.6 in196.1 in
Width68.3 in74.4 in
Height65.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft315.3 ft3

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

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