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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: $10,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212014
ModelRDXRDXForester
TrimBasePMC Edition2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $32,995
Advance Package 6,700 6,700  
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 6,347 6,347  
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) 8,200 6,700 3,526
Options (change) 7,768 6,347 2,862
Destination 1,045 1,045 825
Total Price $47,645 $58,745 $37,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,502
Model Year202120212014
ModelRDXRDXForester
TrimBasePMC Edition2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT10T10CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/55-18
Total Price$47,645$58,745$37,346
Adjustments for Features-2,945-2,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,700$55,800$37,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120212014
ModelRDXRDXForester
TrimBasePMC Edition2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Terrain selector  $200
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,680$9,680$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$2,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-545-3710

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212014
ModelRDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length186.8 in180.9 in
Width74.8 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft374.7 ft3

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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
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested295048%
Total Not Requested321552%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

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
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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
HD radio50Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
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
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
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
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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