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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: $32,196

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,031

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,159 $28,084
Technology Package 3,500  
Navigation system   1,000
Bodyside moldings   240
Cargo cover   166
Technology Package 3,277  
Navigation system   888
Bodyside moldings   156
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 3,500 1,406
Options (change) 3,277 1,152
Destination 670 795
Total Price $37,165 $32,196
Total Invoice $34,106 $30,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,488
Model Year20072013
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,165$32,196
Adjustments for Features-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,525$32,196
Total Invoice$34,106$30,031
Adjustments for Features-5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,519$30,031

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$5,325$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5870

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length180.7 in169.5 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 link100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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