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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $9,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelRDXRDXOutback
TrimBasePMC Edition3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $28,295
Technology Package 3,700 3,700  
AWD 1,500    
Navigation system     1,550
Limited Package     3,400
Sunroof     1,445
Technology Package 3,505 3,505  
AWD 1,421    
Navigation system     1,294
Limited Package     3,207
Sunroof     1,203
Options (change) 5,200 3,700 6,395
Options (change) 4,926 3,505 5,704
Destination 1,045 1,045 775
Total Price $44,645 $55,745 $35,465

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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: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,637
Model Year202120212012
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$35,465
Adjustments for Features-3,040-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,605$52,705$35,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year202120212012
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 
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
Media drive$15$15 
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 
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$7,055$7,055$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$3,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-407-2480

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212012
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.3,597 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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested134045%

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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested134045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%

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