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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: $33,780

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,531

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $33,795
Base Invoice $30,646 $31,569
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo cover   182
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 0 220
Options (change) 0 142
Destination 885 850
Total Price $33,780 $34,865
Total Invoice $31,531 $32,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,534
Model Year20122016
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,780$34,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,780$32,120
Total Invoice$31,531$32,561
Adjustments for Features0-2,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,531$29,997

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,564

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length180.7 in180.9 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft374.7 ft3

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