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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: $33,004

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,589

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $29,995
Base Invoice $32,430 $28,084
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Navigation system   1,600
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 5,100 2,284
Options (change) 4,721 1,780
Destination 895 725
Total Price $40,515 $33,004
Total Invoice $38,046 $30,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,831
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,879
Model Year20142011
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,515$33,004
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,835$33,004
Total Invoice$38,046$30,589
Adjustments for Features-1,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,468$30,589

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142011
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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
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 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,265$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5780

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142011
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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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 headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested129051%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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