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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: $32,035

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009
ModelRDXRDXForester
TrimBasePMC Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $28,195
Technology Package 3,700 3,700  
AWD 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bodyside moldings     238
Universal garage door opener     82
Cargo cover     166
iPod integration     223
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
Technology Package 3,505 3,505  
AWD 1,421    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Bodyside moldings     155
Universal garage door opener     54
Cargo cover     108
iPod integration     145
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 5,200 3,700 3,145
Options (change) 4,926 3,505 2,571
Destination 1,045 1,045 695
Total Price $44,645 $55,745 $32,035

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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 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,444
Model Year202120212009
ModelRDXRDXForester
TrimBasePMC Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT10T10T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/55-17
Total Price$44,645$55,745$32,035
Adjustments for Features-3,910-3,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,735$51,835$32,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120212009
ModelRDXRDXForester
TrimBasePMC Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights  $125
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,930$8,930$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$3,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-523-3190

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212009
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length186.8 in179.5 in
Width74.8 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested124041%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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