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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: $34,685

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $9,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212010
ModelRDXRDXOutback
TrimBasePMC Edition3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $27,995
Technology Package 3,700 3,700  
AWD 1,500    
Navigation system     2,000
Limited Package     3,000
Sunroof     995
Technology Package 3,505 3,505  
AWD 1,421    
Navigation system     1,668
Limited Package     2,838
Sunroof     829
Options (change) 5,200 3,700 5,995
Options (change) 4,926 3,505 5,335
Destination 1,045 1,045 695
Total Price $44,645 $55,745 $34,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,955
Model Year202120212010
ModelRDXRDXOutback
TrimBasePMC Edition3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine272hp I4272hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT10T10T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/60-17
Total Price$44,645$55,745$34,685
Adjustments for Features-3,540-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,105$52,205$34,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year202120212010
ModelRDXRDXOutback
TrimBasePMC Edition3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$7,555$7,555$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-473-2890

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212010
ModelRDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in107.9 in
Length186.8 in188.2 in
Width74.8 in71.7 in
Height65.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft371.3 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 player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested97529%

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