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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $35,800
Base Invoice $26,116 $33,995
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
AWD   1,500
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
AWD   1,421
Options (change) 2,068 1,500
Options (change) 1,648 1,421
Destination 645 975
Total Price $30,608 $38,275
Total Invoice $28,409 $36,391

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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: $5,247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,681
Model Year20082018
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4279hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$30,608$38,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,608$35,855
Total Invoice$28,409$36,391
Adjustments for Features0-2,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,409$34,090

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082018
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
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $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
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,520$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,301

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.7 in
Length176.6 in184.4 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height65.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.7 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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