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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: $12,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelForesterRDXRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePMC Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $38,400 $51,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Cargo cover 166    
iPod integration 223    
Satellite radio 453    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Navigation system 1,800    
Technology Package   3,700 3,700
AWD   1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Cargo cover 108    
iPod integration 145    
Satellite radio 340    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Navigation system 1,650    
Technology Package   3,505 3,505
AWD   1,421  
Options (change) 3,145 5,200 3,700
Options (change) 2,571 4,926 3,505
Destination 695 1,045 1,045
Total Price $32,035 $44,645 $55,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,444
Model Year200920212021
ModelForesterRDXRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePMC Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionT4T10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6410, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$32,035$44,645$55,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,910-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,035$40,735$51,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,100

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200920212021
ModelForesterRDXRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePMC Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,020$8,930$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,910$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-523-319

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092021
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%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

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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