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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: $35,100

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,800 $30,995
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Universal garage door opener   77
Navigation system   2,000
Technology Package 3,505  
AWD 1,421  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Universal garage door opener   50
Navigation system   1,822
Options (change) 5,200 3,460
Options (change) 4,926 3,085
Destination 1,025 645
Total Price $44,025 $35,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,998
Model Year20202008
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine272hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT10T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$44,025$35,100
Adjustments for Features-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,885$35,100

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202008
ModelRDXOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$9,030$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202008
ModelRDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in105.1 in
Length186.8 in188.7 in
Width74.8 in69.7 in
Height65.7 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested124041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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