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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: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelRDXOutbackOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,095 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $32,962 $33,064 $36,089
Technology Package 3,700    
AWD 1,400    
Technology Package 3,424    
AWD 1,296    
Options (change) 5,100 0 0
Options (change) 4,720 0 0
Destination 920 915 915
Total Price $41,115 $36,310 $39,605
Total Invoice $38,602 $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: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,755
Model Year201520182018
ModelRDXOutbackOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine273hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$41,115$36,310$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,210-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,115$35,100$35,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$38,602$33,979$37,004
Adjustments for Features0-1,132-4,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,602$32,847$32,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$93

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520182018
ModelRDXOutbackOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
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
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
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,340$6,550$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,132-4,064

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152018
ModelRDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in108.1 in
Length183.5 in189.9 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height66.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%

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