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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: $31,770

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,502

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $32,895
Base Invoice $26,409 $30,646
Bodyside moldings 238  
iPod integration 223  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800  
Technology Package   3,100
AWD   2,000
Bodyside moldings 155  
iPod integration 145  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650  
Technology Package   2,843
AWD   1,834
Options (change) 2,880 5,100
Options (change) 2,398 4,677
Destination 695 885
Total Price $31,770 $38,880
Total Invoice $29,502 $36,208

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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: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,280
Model Year20092012
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$31,770$38,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,770$36,275
Total Invoice$29,502$36,208
Adjustments for Features0-2,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,502$33,782

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092012
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,670$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,426

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092012
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.3,931 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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