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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: $32,196

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,759

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,031

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $33,895
Base Invoice $28,084 $31,164
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Technology Package   3,300
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Technology Package   3,026
Options (change) 1,406 3,300
Options (change) 1,152 3,026
Destination 795 760
Total Price $32,196 $37,955
Total Invoice $30,031 $34,950

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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: $4,469
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,731
Model Year20132009
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)?, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$32,196$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,196$36,665
Total Invoice$30,031$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,031$33,762

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132009
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$4,785$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,188

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132009
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length169.5 in180.7 in
Width70.1 in73.6 in
Height65.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,968 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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