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Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,665

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,829

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $34,295
Base Invoice $30,159 $32,028
Cargo cover   182
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 0 182
Options (change) 0 118
Destination 670 875
Total Price $33,665 $35,352
Total Invoice $30,829 $33,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,463
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $750
Model Year20072017
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,665$35,352
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,665$32,202
Total Invoice$30,829$33,021
Adjustments for Features0-2,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,829$30,079

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072017
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 cladding (gray/black) $250
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,500$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,942

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072017
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length180.7 in180.9 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft374.7 ft3

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