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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: $31,547

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,863

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,357

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $33,195
Base Invoice $26,409 $30,505
Bodyside moldings 238  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800  
Technology Package   3,500
Bodyside moldings 155  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650  
Technology Package   3,210
Options (change) 2,657 3,500
Options (change) 2,253 3,210
Destination 695 715
Total Price $31,547 $37,410
Total Invoice $29,357 $34,430

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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: $3,708
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,090
Model Year20092008
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$31,547$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,547$35,255
Total Invoice$29,357$34,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,357$32,447

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Total Value of Features$4,545$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,983

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in180.7 in
Width70.1 in73.6 in
Height65.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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