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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: $33,147

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $14,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,016

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $12,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelWRXWRXRL
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $47,200
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $42,801
Cargo net 81 81  
Bodyside moldings 267 267  
Universal garage door opener 111 111  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233  
Cargo net 52 52  
Bodyside moldings 173 173  
Universal garage door opener 72 72  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151  
Options (change) 692 692 0
Options (change) 448 448 0
Destination 860 860 885
Total Price $33,147 $42,447 $48,085
Total Invoice $31,016 $39,895 $43,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,803
Model Year201820182011
ModelWRXWRXRL
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$33,147$42,447$48,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,147$40,372$46,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,225$0
Total Invoice$31,016$39,895$43,686
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,016$37,945$41,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,929$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL

Model Year201820182011
ModelWRXWRXRL
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
PIN Code Access$10$10 
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 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,935$7,010$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,950-1,867

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,277 lb.4,100 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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