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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: $31,770

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,502

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,646 $26,409
Technology Package 3,100  
AWD 2,000  
Bodyside moldings   238
iPod integration   223
Cargo cover   166
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 2,843  
AWD 1,834  
Bodyside moldings   155
iPod integration   145
Cargo cover   108
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 5,100 2,880
Options (change) 4,677 2,398
Destination 885 695
Total Price $38,880 $31,770
Total Invoice $36,208 $29,502

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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: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,280
Model Year20122009
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,880$31,770
Adjustments for Features-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,275$31,770
Total Invoice$36,208$29,502
Adjustments for Features-2,4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,782$29,502

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
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 moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,275$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4260

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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