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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: $30,649

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,006

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,437

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $33,895
Base Invoice $26,116 $31,164
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Boost gauge 311  
Satellite radio 445  
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Boost gauge 203  
Satellite radio 334  
Options (change) 2,109 0
Options (change) 1,676 0
Destination 645 760
Total Price $30,649 $34,655
Total Invoice $28,437 $31,924

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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: $1,451
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,133
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$30,649$34,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,649$32,100
Total Invoice$28,437$31,924
Adjustments for Features0-2,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,437$29,570

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Total Value of Features$4,795$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,354

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in180.7 in
Width68.3 in73.6 in
Height65.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft360.6 ft3

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