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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: $30,649

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,437

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,646 $26,116
AWD 2,000  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Boost gauge   311
AWD 1,834  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Boost gauge   203
Options (change) 2,000 2,109
Options (change) 1,834 1,676
Destination 885 645
Total Price $35,780 $30,649
Total Invoice $33,365 $28,437

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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: $2,226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,219
Model Year20122008
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,780$30,649
Adjustments for Features-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$30,649
Total Invoice$33,365$28,437
Adjustments for Features-2,7090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,656$28,437

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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$7,725$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7090

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,931 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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