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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: $32,035

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,675

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $37,400
Base Invoice $26,409 $35,511
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Cargo cover 166  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800  
Technology Package   3,700
AWD   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Cargo cover 108  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650  
Technology Package   3,505
AWD   1,421
Options (change) 3,145 5,200
Options (change) 2,571 4,926
Destination 695 995
Total Price $32,035 $43,595
Total Invoice $29,675 $41,432

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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: $7,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,041
Model Year20092019
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4272hp I4
TransmissionT4T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$32,035$43,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,035$39,685
Total Invoice$29,675$41,432
Adjustments for Features0-3,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,675$37,716

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092019
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
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$5,020$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,716

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092019
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in186.8 in
Width70.1 in74.8 in
Height65.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft331.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft358.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested124041%

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