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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: $33,161

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $7,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212013
ModelRDXRDXOutback
TrimBasePMC Edition3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $28,495
AWD 1,500    
Limited Package     3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Universal garage door opener     85
AWD 1,421    
Limited Package     3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 1,500 0 3,871
Options (change) 1,421 0 3,567
Destination 1,045 1,045 795
Total Price $40,945 $52,045 $33,161

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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: $5,684
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,002
Model Year202120212013
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)360, 7360, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/60-17
Total Price$40,945$52,045$33,161
Adjustments for Features-2,100-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,845$49,945$33,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year202120212013
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
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$7,065$7,065$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-126-420

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212013
ModelRDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in107.9 in
Length186.8 in189.0 in
Width74.8 in71.7 in
Height65.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,613 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
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested170050%
Total Not Requested172550%

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