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Subaru WRX vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Subaru WRX vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $10,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Acura RSX   
Difference: $10,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelWRXWRXRSXRSX
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $20,325 $23,845
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $18,549 $21,754
Leather seating surfaces     1,150  
Leather seating surfaces     1,047  
Options (change) 0 0 1,150 0
Options (change) 0 0 1,047 0
Destination 860 860 615 615
Total Price $32,455 $41,755 $22,090 $24,460
Total Invoice $30,568 $39,447 $20,211 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,868
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelWRXWRXRSXRSX
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4155hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 6170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$32,455$41,755$22,090$24,460
Adjustments for Features-6,890-8,8650-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,565$32,890$22,090$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,325$0$1,770
Total Invoice$30,568$39,447$20,211$22,369
Adjustments for Features-6,489-8,3750-549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,079$31,072$20,211$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,993$0$1,609

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RSX

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelWRXWRXRSXRSX
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,560$9,535$670$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,890$8,865$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,489-8,3750-549

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20182006
ModelWRXRSX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in172.4 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height58.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.2,735 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.0 ft3

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