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Subaru WRX vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,940

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,832

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $2,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelWRXTL
TrimSTI LimitedType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $38,225
Base Invoice $37,750 $35,117
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Cargo net 55  
6-speed manual   0
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Cargo net 36  
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 305 0
Options (change) 199 0
Destination 795 715
Total Price $41,095 $38,940
Total Invoice $38,744 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru WRX STI Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TL Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $418
Model Year20162008
ModelWRXTL
TrimSTI LimitedType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4286hp V6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$41,095$38,940
Adjustments for Features-2,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,450$38,940
Total Invoice$38,744$35,832
Adjustments for Features-2,4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,250$35,832

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162008
ModelWRXTL
TrimSTI LimitedType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,235$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4940

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162008
ModelWRXTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.9 in
Length180.9 in189.3 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL Type-S

6-speed manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0No
Limited-slip front differential500Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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