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Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,688

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $11,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072020
ModelForesterForesterRDX
TrimSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $27,895 $37,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
4-speed automatic 1,000 800  
AWD     1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
4-speed automatic 909 727  
AWD     1,421
Options (change) 2,068 1,868 1,500
Options (change) 1,648 1,466 1,421
Destination 625 625 1,025
Total Price $28,688 $30,388 $40,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,460
Model Year200720072020
ModelForesterForesterRDX
TrimSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4272hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG21/26 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7155, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$28,688$30,388$40,325
Adjustments for Features0-975-4,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,688$29,413$36,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200720072020
ModelForesterForesterRDX
TrimSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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 $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control$100 $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop$100$100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,745$6,720$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-905-253

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20072020
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in108.3 in
Length176.6 in186.8 in
Width68.3 in74.8 in
Height65.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft331.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft358.9 ft3

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