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Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,547

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,357

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,159 $26,409
Technology Package 3,500  
Bodyside moldings   238
Cargo cover   166
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 3,277  
Bodyside moldings   155
Cargo cover   108
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 3,500 2,657
Options (change) 3,277 2,253
Destination 670 695
Total Price $37,165 $31,547
Total Invoice $34,106 $29,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,938
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,207
Model Year20072009
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,165$31,547
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,485$31,547
Total Invoice$34,106$29,357
Adjustments for Features-1,5420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,564$29,357

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$6,150$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5420

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length180.7 in179.5 in
Width73.6 in70.1 in
Height65.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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