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Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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

Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,910

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,220

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $34,295
Base Invoice $30,505 $32,028
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo cover   182
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 0 220
Options (change) 0 142
Destination 715 875
Total Price $33,910 $35,390
Total Invoice $31,220 $33,045

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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: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $626
Model Year20082017
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,910$35,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,910$32,765
Total Invoice$31,220$33,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,220$30,594

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
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
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
USB port $25
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$5,750$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,451

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
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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