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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: $34,310

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,978

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $32,995
Base Invoice $32,430 $30,836
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo cover   182
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 5,100 490
Options (change) 4,721 317
Destination 895 825
Total Price $40,515 $34,310
Total Invoice $38,046 $31,978

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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: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,382
Model Year20142014
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,515$34,310
Adjustments for Features-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,785$34,310
Total Invoice$38,046$31,978
Adjustments for Features-6860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,360$31,978

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
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
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,940$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6860

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length183.5 in180.9 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft374.7 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested131552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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