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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: $28,688

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $12,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120072007
ModelRDXRDXForesterForester
TrimBasePMC EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $25,995 $27,895
AWD 1,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
4-speed automatic     1,000 800
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
AWD 1,421      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
4-speed automatic     909 727
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Options (change) 1,500 0 2,068 1,868
Options (change) 1,421 0 1,648 1,466
Destination 1,045 1,045 625 625
Total Price $40,945 $52,045 $28,688 $30,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,692
Model Year2021202120072007
ModelRDXRDXForesterForester
TrimBasePMC EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT10T10A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$40,945$52,045$28,688$30,388
Adjustments for Features-4,170-4,1700-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,775$47,875$28,688$29,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0$725

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2021202120072007
ModelRDXRDXForesterForester
TrimBasePMC EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100$100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,915$9,915$5,745$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$4,170$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-251-840-905

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212007
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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