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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: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202006
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,800 $27,895
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
AWD 1,421  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 1,500 1,423
Options (change) 1,421 1,133
Destination 1,025 625
Total Price $40,325 $29,943

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,529
Model Year20202006
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT10A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$40,325$29,943
Adjustments for Features-3,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,830$29,943

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202006
ModelRDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,790$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202006
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in99.4 in
Length186.8 in176.6 in
Width74.8 in68.3 in
Height65.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.9 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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