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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: $31,126

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,073

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,520
Base Invoice $28,084 $30,303
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
AWD   2,000
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
AWD   1,834
Options (change) 406 2,000
Options (change) 264 1,834
Destination 725 810
Total Price $31,126 $35,330
Total Invoice $29,073 $32,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,964
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,718
Model Year20112010
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$31,126$35,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,126$34,090
Total Invoice$29,073$32,947
Adjustments for Features0-1,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,073$31,791

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112010
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$4,710$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,156

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112010
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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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