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Subaru WRX vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,260

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $19,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,823

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $17,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelWRXRLXRLX
TrimLimitedP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $29,708 $50,530 $55,626
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300    
Door sill trim plates 161    
Universal garage door opener 111    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233    
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928    
Door sill trim plates 104    
Universal garage door opener 72    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151    
Options (change) 3,805 0 0
Options (change) 3,255 0 0
Destination 860 950 950
Total Price $36,260 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $33,823 $51,480 $56,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,617
Model Year201820172017
ModelWRXRLXRLX
TrimLimitedP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$36,260$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,195-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,260$53,205$57,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$33,823$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-2,040-3,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,823$49,440$53,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,727

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201820172017
ModelWRXRLXRLX
TrimLimitedP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Eco accelerator  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Rear wheel steering $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,310$7,505$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,195$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,040-3,409

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182017
ModelWRXRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in196.1 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested275073%
Total Not Requested100027%

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