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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: $37,285

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,540

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $8,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,800 $32,995
Base Invoice $33,995 $30,860
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Remote start   450
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Remote start   337
Options (change) 8,200 3,440
Options (change) 7,768 2,830
Destination 975 850
Total Price $44,975 $37,285
Total Invoice $42,738 $34,540

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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: $6,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,901
Model Year20182015
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine279hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$44,975$37,285
Adjustments for Features-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,610$37,285
Total Invoice$42,738$34,540
Adjustments for Features-1,2970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,441$34,540

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182015
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$6,455$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2970

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182015
ModelRDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in108.1 in
Length184.4 in189.6 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested380062%
Total Not Requested236538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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