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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: $32,335

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,824

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,670 $28,495
Base Invoice $33,872 $26,707
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   1,800
Bodyside moldings   238
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Technology Package 3,505  
AWD 1,421  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,501
Bodyside moldings   155
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 5,200 3,145
Options (change) 4,926 2,422
Destination 975 695
Total Price $41,845 $32,335
Total Invoice $39,773 $29,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,708
Model Year20172010
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp 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$41,845$32,335
Adjustments for Features-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,435$32,335
Total Invoice$39,773$29,824
Adjustments for Features-3,2410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,532$29,824

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172010
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,430$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2410

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172010
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.0 in
Length184.4 in179.5 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested124041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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