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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: $30,429

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,235

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,164 $26,116
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Boost gauge   311
4-speed automatic   800
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Boost gauge   203
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 0 1,909
Options (change) 0 1,494
Destination 760 625
Total Price $34,655 $30,429
Total Invoice $31,924 $28,235

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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: $1,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,105
Model Year20092007
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,655$30,429
Adjustments for Features-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$30,429
Total Invoice$31,924$28,235
Adjustments for Features-2,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,340$28,235

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092007
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,375$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5840

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092007
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length180.7 in176.6 in
Width73.6 in68.3 in
Height65.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft357.7 ft3

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