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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,052

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX   
Difference: $23,043

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,382

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX   
Difference: $20,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIRL
TrimWRXWRX PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,350 $26,450 $48,200
Base Invoice $22,997 $24,935 $44,098
Cargo net 32 32  
Aux input 97    
Bodyside moldings 198 198  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192  
Cargo net 28 28  
Aux input 63    
Bodyside moldings 129 129  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Universal garage door opener 55 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125  
Options (change) 1,057 960 0
Options (change) 740 677 0
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $26,052 $28,055 $49,095
Total Invoice $24,382 $26,257 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,765
Model Year200820082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIRL
TrimWRXWRX PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4224hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4100, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$26,052$28,055$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-925-7,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,052$27,130$41,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,078$0
Total Invoice$24,382$26,257$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-866-6,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,382$25,391$38,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,009$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Acura RL

Model Year200820082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIRL
TrimWRXWRX PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$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$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,695$3,620$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-866-6,846

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.2 in
Length180.3 in195.8 in
Width68.5 in72.7 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft313.8 ft3

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