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Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,350

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $17,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,322

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $14,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelWRXWRXRL
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $49,300
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $43,912
Bodyside moldings 230 230  
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Cargo net 55 55  
Bodyside moldings 149 149  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Cargo net 36 36  
Options (change) 535 535 0
Options (change) 348 348 0
Destination 820 820 615
Total Price $32,350 $41,350 $49,915
Total Invoice $30,322 $38,918 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,292
Model Year201720172006
ModelWRXWRXRL
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/50-17
Total Price$32,350$41,350$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,460-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,350$38,890$46,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,540$0
Total Invoice$30,322$38,918$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-2,315-2,913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,322$36,603$41,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,281$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL

Model Year201720172006
ModelWRXWRXRL
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $250$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$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,325$6,785$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,460$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,315-2,913

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172006
ModelWRXRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in193.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.1 ft3

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