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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: $30,007

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $5,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelRDXForester
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $27,795
AWD 2,000  
All Weather Package   500
Door sill trim plates   53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
AWD 1,834  
All Weather Package   417
Door sill trim plates   34
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 2,000 1,162
Options (change) 1,834 883
Destination 885 1,050
Total Price $35,780 $30,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,077
Model Year20112021
ModelRDXForester
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$35,780$30,007
Adjustments for Features-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,255$30,007

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112021
ModelRDXForester
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,450$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112021
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length180.7 in182.1 in
Width73.6 in71.5 in
Height65.2 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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