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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: $34,440

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,097

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $33,095
Base Invoice $32,430 $30,927
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
AWD 1,297  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 1,400 495
Options (change) 1,297 320
Destination 895 850
Total Price $36,815 $34,440
Total Invoice $34,622 $32,097

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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: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,676
Model Year20142015
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)360, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,815$34,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,815$33,205
Total Invoice$34,622$32,097
Adjustments for Features0-1,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,622$30,946

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142015
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 
Power liftgate $350
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 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
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$4,950$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142015
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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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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