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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: $40,418

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI   
Difference: $2,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009
ModelRDXRDXImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimBasePMC EditionWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $34,995
Technology Package 3,700 3,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192
Bodyside moldings     198
Universal garage door opener     85
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
BBS Package     2,000
Technology Package 3,505 3,505  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Bodyside moldings     129
Universal garage door opener     55
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,670
BBS Package     1,857
Options (change) 3,700 3,700 4,728
Options (change) 3,505 3,505 4,176
Destination 1,045 1,045 695
Total Price $43,145 $55,745 $40,418

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,830
Model Year202120212009
ModelRDXRDXImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimBasePMC EditionWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine272hp I4272hp I4305hp H4
TransmissionT10T10M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 1080, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20245/40-18
Total Price$43,145$55,745$40,418
Adjustments for Features-4,110-5,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,035$49,935$40,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0

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

Model Year202120212009
ModelRDXRDXImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimBasePMC EditionWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
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 
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
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,355$10,055$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$5,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-433-4740

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

Model Year20212009
ModelRDXImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.1 in
Length186.8 in173.8 in
Width74.8 in68.5 in
Height65.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft344.4 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 Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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