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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: $33,004

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,589

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $34,320
Base Invoice $28,084 $32,245
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Navigation system 1,600  
Technology Package   3,700
AWD   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Navigation system 1,335  
Technology Package   3,424
AWD   1,297
Options (change) 2,284 5,100
Options (change) 1,780 4,721
Destination 725 895
Total Price $33,004 $40,315
Total Invoice $30,589 $37,861

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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: $5,631
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,694
Model Year20112013
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4273hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$33,004$40,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,004$38,635
Total Invoice$30,589$37,861
Adjustments for Features0-1,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,589$36,283

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112013
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,585$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,578

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112013
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.7 in
Length179.5 in183.5 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft361.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested129051%

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