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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: $36,310

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelRDXOutbackOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,895 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $31,164 $33,064 $36,089
Technology Package 3,300    
Technology Package 3,026    
Options (change) 3,300 0 0
Options (change) 3,026 0 0
Destination 760 915 915
Total Price $37,955 $36,310 $39,605
Total Invoice $34,950 $33,979 $37,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,538
Model Year200920182018
ModelRDXOutbackOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,955$36,310$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$34,635$34,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$34,950$33,979$37,004
Adjustments for Features0-1,567-4,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$32,412$32,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$93

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920182018
ModelRDXOutbackOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,250$7,925$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,567-4,499

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092018
ModelRDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in108.1 in
Length180.7 in189.9 in
Width73.6 in72.4 in
Height65.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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