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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: $35,665

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,223

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $34,295
Base Invoice $32,430 $32,028
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 5,100 495
Options (change) 4,721 320
Destination 895 875
Total Price $40,515 $35,665
Total Invoice $38,046 $33,223

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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: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,787
Model Year20142017
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,515$35,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,515$34,630
Total Invoice$38,046$33,223
Adjustments for Features0-964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,046$32,259

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,915$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-964

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 system600No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested134053%

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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