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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: $33,004

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212011
ModelRDXRDXForester
TrimBasePMC Edition2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $29,995
Technology Package 3,700 3,700  
AWD 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Bodyside moldings     240
Universal garage door opener     93
Cargo cover     166
Navigation system     1,600
Technology Package 3,505 3,505  
AWD 1,421    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Bodyside moldings     156
Universal garage door opener     61
Cargo cover     108
Navigation system     1,335
Options (change) 5,200 3,700 2,284
Options (change) 4,926 3,505 1,780
Destination 1,045 1,045 725
Total Price $44,645 $55,745 $33,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,521
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,294
Model Year202120212011
ModelRDXRDXForester
TrimBasePMC Edition2.5 XT Touring
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$33,004
Adjustments for Features-3,120-3,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,525$52,625$33,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120212011
ModelRDXRDXForester
TrimBasePMC Edition2.5 XT Touring
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 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 release, second row seats  $50
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$8,630$8,630$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,120$3,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-417-2550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212011
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested155052%
Total Not Requested144048%

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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested155052%
Total Not Requested144048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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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