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Subaru Legacy vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,850

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $20,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,596

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $18,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRLXRLX
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $50,950 $59,950
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $46,864 $55,128
Limited Package 3,300        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Limited Package 3,017        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Navigation system 1,830 1,719      
Options (change) 5,560 2,260 260 0 0
Options (change) 5,016 1,888 169 0 0
Destination 695 695 695 940 940
Total Price $32,850 $31,850 $35,550 $51,890 $60,890
Total Invoice $30,605 $29,596 $32,970 $47,804 $56,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,229
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRLXRLX
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT5M5M6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9404, 10588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$32,850$31,850$35,550$51,890$60,890
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-3,655-8,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$31,850$34,625$48,235$52,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0$4,325
Total Invoice$30,605$29,596$32,970$47,804$56,068
Adjustments for Features-1,3970-858-3,367-7,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,208$29,596$32,112$44,437$48,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$388$2,904$0$3,961

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRLXRLX
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator    $100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop $100$100  
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Rear wheel steering   $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,325$4,825$5,750$8,480$13,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$3,655$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3970-858-3,367-7,670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092016
ModelLegacyRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.2 in
Length186.2 in196.1 in
Width68.1 in74.4 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested222570%
Total Not Requested97530%

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