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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: $33,540

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $21,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,408

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $20,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelWRXWRXRLXRLX
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $50,530 $55,626
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500    
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Options (change) 2,750 1,750 0 0
Options (change) 2,381 1,494 0 0
Destination 795 795 950 950
Total Price $33,540 $41,040 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $31,408 $38,644 $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: $16,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,375
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelWRXWRXRLXRLX
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$33,540$41,040$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-5,055-6,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,540$39,415$50,345$54,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,875$0$4,025
Total Invoice$31,408$38,644$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-4,697-6,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,408$37,114$46,783$50,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,706$0$3,727

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2015201520172017
ModelWRXWRXRLXRLX
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Eco accelerator   $100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear spoiler$200   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$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$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear wheel steering  $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,375$6,000$9,430$10,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$5,055$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,530-4,697-6,066

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,268 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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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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