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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: $37,345

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $19,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,790

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $17,397

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Model Year20172012
ModelWRXRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $48,200
Base Invoice $29,154 $44,098
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,795  
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Cargo net 55  
Bodyside moldings 230  
Advance Package   7,950
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,368  
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,100  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Cargo net 36  
Bodyside moldings 149  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 5,530 7,950
Options (change) 4,816 7,194
Destination 820 895
Total Price $37,345 $57,045
Total Invoice $34,790 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,775
Model Year20172012
ModelWRXRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,345$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,345$56,365
Total Invoice$34,790$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,790$51,565

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
ModelWRXRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,610$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622

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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
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.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested230060%
Total Not Requested156040%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested202572%
Total Not Requested80028%

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