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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: $33,080

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $3,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,673

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $3,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,320 $28,595
Base Invoice $32,245 $26,641
AWD 1,400  
Limited Package   2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   77
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
AWD 1,297  
Limited Package   2,144
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   50
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,400 3,860
Options (change) 1,297 3,407
Destination 895 625
Total Price $36,615 $33,080
Total Invoice $34,437 $30,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,626
Model Year20132006
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine273hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,615$33,080
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,405$33,080
Total Invoice$34,437$30,673
Adjustments for Features-1,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,299$30,673

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132006
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
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 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,700$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132006
ModelRDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in105.1 in
Length183.5 in188.7 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,565 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested115050%

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