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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.

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Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,126

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,073

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,646 $28,084
AWD 2,000  
Bodyside moldings   240
Cargo cover   166
AWD 1,834  
Bodyside moldings   156
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 2,000 406
Options (change) 1,834 264
Destination 885 725
Total Price $35,780 $31,126
Total Invoice $33,365 $29,073

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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: $3,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,136
Model Year20112011
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,780$31,126
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$31,126
Total Invoice$33,365$29,073
Adjustments for Features-1,1560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,209$29,073

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$5,950$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1560

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length180.7 in179.5 in
Width73.6 in70.1 in
Height65.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,931 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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