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Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,840

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,356

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,895 $30,995
Base Invoice $31,164 $28,795
Technology Package 3,300  
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Technology Package 3,026  
Navigation system   1,822
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 3,300 3,200
Options (change) 3,026 2,916
Destination 760 645
Total Price $37,955 $34,840
Total Invoice $34,950 $32,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,227
Model Year20092008
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,955$34,840
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,470$34,840
Total Invoice$34,950$32,356
Adjustments for Features-1,3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,583$32,356

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,650$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3670

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelRDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length180.7 in188.7 in
Width73.6 in69.7 in
Height65.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft366.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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