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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: $37,915

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelRDXRDXOutbackOutback
TrimBasePMC Edition3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $34,995 $38,195
Advance Package 6,700 6,700    
AWD 1,500      
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,595  
Remote start     450 450
Advance Package 6,347 6,347    
AWD 1,421      
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,331  
Remote start     337 337
Options (change) 8,200 6,700 2,045 450
Options (change) 7,768 6,347 1,668 337
Destination 1,045 1,045 875 875
Total Price $47,645 $58,745 $37,915 $39,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,942
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelRDXRDXOutbackOutback
TrimBasePMC Edition3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine272hp I4272hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT10T10CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$47,645$58,745$37,915$39,520
Adjustments for Features-755-7550-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,890$57,990$37,915$39,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0$1,315

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2021202120172017
ModelRDXRDXOutbackOutback
TrimBasePMC Edition3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription   $400
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,605$6,605$5,850$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$755$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-950-270

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212017
ModelRDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in108.1 in
Length186.8 in189.6 in
Width74.8 in72.4 in
Height65.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 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, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested425069%
Total Not Requested191531%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested425069%
Total Not Requested191531%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested270086%
Total Not Requested45014%

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