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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: $34,038

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,802

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $32,995
Base Invoice $30,505 $30,836
Technology Package 3,500  
Door sill trim plates   36
Cargo cover   182
Technology Package 3,210  
Door sill trim plates   23
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 3,500 218
Options (change) 3,210 141
Destination 715 825
Total Price $37,410 $34,038
Total Invoice $34,430 $31,802

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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: $3,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,338
Model Year20082014
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,410$34,038
Adjustments for Features-3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$34,038
Total Invoice$34,430$31,802
Adjustments for Features-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,140$31,802

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
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 
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Terrain selector $200
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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$6,325$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2900

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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