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Subaru WRX vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,460

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $8,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,924

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $8,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelWRXTLXTLX
TrimLimitedV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $29,708 $34,374 $40,626
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233    
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,200    
Door sill trim plates 161    
Universal garage door opener 111    
Advance Package   7,550  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151    
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,101    
Door sill trim plates 104    
Universal garage door opener 72    
Advance Package   7,152  
AWD   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 5,005 9,550 2,000
Options (change) 4,356 9,047 1,895
Destination 860 950 950
Total Price $37,460 $46,700 $45,750
Total Invoice $34,924 $44,371 $43,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,390
Model Year201820182018
ModelWRXTLXTLX
TrimLimitedV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,460$46,700$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-4,270-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,460$42,430$42,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$34,924$44,371$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-4,057-3,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,924$40,314$40,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182018
ModelWRXTLXTLX
TrimLimitedV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500 
Backup collision intervention$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Boost gauge$75  
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 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,360$9,630$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,270$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,057-3,107

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
ModelWRXTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in191.7 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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
Total Requested320085%
Total Not Requested55015%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested270051%
Total Not Requested261549%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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