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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: $36,363

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $2,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142021
ModelRDXForester
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $34,895
Technology Package 3,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Technology Package 3,424  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 3,700 418
Options (change) 3,424 270
Destination 895 1,050
Total Price $39,115 $36,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,622
Model Year20142021
ModelRDXForester
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$39,115$36,363
Adjustments for Features0-5,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,115$31,053

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142021
ModelRDXForester
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,740$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-193

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142021
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in105.1 in
Length183.5 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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