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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: $33,550

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,422

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $11,273

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Model Year20172009
ModelWRXRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $46,680
Base Invoice $29,154 $41,935
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,200  
Bodyside moldings 230  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Cargo net 55  
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,100  
Bodyside moldings 149  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Cargo net 36  
Options (change) 1,735 0
Options (change) 1,448 0
Destination 820 760
Total Price $33,550 $47,440
Total Invoice $31,422 $42,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,000
Model Year20172009
ModelWRXRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,550$47,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,550$46,025
Total Invoice$31,422$42,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,422$41,422

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172009
ModelWRXRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$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 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,500$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,273

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172009
ModelWRXRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in195.8 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.4,083 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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