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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: $30,235

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,025

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $28,195
Base Invoice $32,245 $26,409
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bodyside moldings   238
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
AWD 1,297  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bodyside moldings   155
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 1,400 1,345
Options (change) 1,297 921
Destination 895 695
Total Price $36,615 $30,235
Total Invoice $34,437 $28,025

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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: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,749
Model Year20132009
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,615$30,235
Adjustments for Features-7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$30,235
Total Invoice$34,437$28,025
Adjustments for Features-6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,774$28,025

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,950$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6630

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.0 in
Length183.5 in179.5 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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