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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: $37,346

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,523

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,670 $32,995
Base Invoice $33,872 $30,836
Advance Package 6,650  
AWD 1,500  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo cover   182
Remote start   436
Advance Package 6,300  
AWD 1,421  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo cover   118
Remote start   328
Options (change) 8,150 3,526
Options (change) 7,721 2,862
Destination 975 825
Total Price $44,795 $37,346
Total Invoice $42,568 $34,523

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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: $4,904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,627
Model Year20172014
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$44,795$37,346
Adjustments for Features-2,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,250$37,346
Total Invoice$42,568$34,523
Adjustments for Features-2,4180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,150$34,523

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Terrain selector $200
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,280$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4180

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length184.4 in180.9 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested295048%
Total Not Requested321552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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