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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: $37,960

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,061

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,895 $32,095
Base Invoice $30,646 $30,034
Technology Package 3,100  
AWD 2,000  
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Navigation system   1,300
Technology Package 2,843  
AWD 1,834  
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Navigation system   1,085
Options (change) 5,100 5,040
Options (change) 4,677 4,202
Destination 885 825
Total Price $38,880 $37,960
Total Invoice $36,208 $35,061

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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: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,576
Model Year20122014
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$38,880$37,960
Adjustments for Features0-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$37,495
Total Invoice$36,208$35,061
Adjustments for Features0-429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$34,632

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-429

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
ModelRDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in107.9 in
Length180.7 in189.0 in
Width73.6 in71.7 in
Height65.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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