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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: $36,728

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $24,617

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,077

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $22,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelForesterRLX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $48,450
Base Invoice $30,836 $44,324
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Advance Package   12,000
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Advance Package   10,859
Options (change) 2,908 12,000
Options (change) 2,416 10,859
Destination 825 895
Total Price $36,728 $61,345
Total Invoice $34,077 $56,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,223
Model Year20142014
ModelForesterRLX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,728$61,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,728$59,400
Total Invoice$34,077$56,078
Adjustments for Features0-1,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,077$54,300

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterRLX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,510$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,778

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in196.1 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested195034%
Total Not Requested375066%

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