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Subaru Forester vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $10,367

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $10,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelForesterRSX
Trim2.0XT TouringType-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,795 $23,845
Base Invoice $31,569 $21,754
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo cover 118  
Options (change) 182 0
Options (change) 118 0
Destination 850 615
Total Price $34,827 $24,460
Total Invoice $32,537 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,783
Model Year20162006
ModelForesterRSX
Trim2.0XT TouringType-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,827$24,460
Adjustments for Features-8,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,852$24,460
Total Invoice$32,537$22,369
Adjustments for Features-8,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,152$22,369

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterRSX
Trim2.0XT TouringType-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,675$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterRSX
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in172.4 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height66.4 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft316.0 ft3

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