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Acura RDX vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRDXImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimBaseWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $34,995
Base Invoice $30,646 $33,010
Technology Package 3,100  
Navigation system   1,800
BBS Package   2,000
Bodyside moldings   198
Satellite radio   453
Technology Package 2,843  
Navigation system   1,670
BBS Package   1,857
Bodyside moldings   129
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 3,100 4,451
Options (change) 2,843 3,996
Destination 885 645
Total Price $36,880 $40,091
Total Invoice $34,374 $37,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,332
Model Year20122008
ModelRDXImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimBaseWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4305hp H4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,880$40,091
Adjustments for Features-2,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,675$40,091
Total Invoice$34,374$37,651
Adjustments for Features-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,319$37,651

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20122008
ModelRDXImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimBaseWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,600$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20122008
ModelRDXImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in
Length180.7 in173.8 in
Width73.6 in68.5 in
Height65.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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