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Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,872

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $34,520
Base Invoice $26,005 $32,430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
AWD   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 728  
AWD   1,297
Options (change) 1,423 1,400
Options (change) 1,133 1,297
Destination 625 895
Total Price $29,943 $36,815
Total Invoice $27,763 $34,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,480
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4273hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-18
Total Price$29,943$36,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,943$34,285
Total Invoice$27,763$34,622
Adjustments for Features0-2,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,763$32,243

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,045$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,379

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.7 in
Length176.6 in183.5 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft361.3 ft3

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