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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: $36,023

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $19,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020172017
ModelForesterRLXRLX
TrimTouringP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,595 $54,450 $59,950
Universal garage door opener 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Options (change) 418 0 0
Options (change) 270 0 0
Destination 1,010 950 950
Total Price $36,023 $55,400 $60,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,245
Model Year202020172017
ModelForesterRLXRLX
TrimTouringP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-7T6S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$36,023$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features-1,2700-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,753$55,400$59,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RLX

Model Year202020172017
ModelForesterRLXRLX
TrimTouringP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Eco accelerator  $100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Backup collision intervention$150  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Rear wheel steering $1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,875$7,605$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-450-1,370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20202017
ModelForesterRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.2 in
Length182.1 in196.1 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height67.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft315.3 ft3

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