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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: $6,684

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,031

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,895
Base Invoice $28,084 $30,646
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Technology Package   3,100
AWD   2,000
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Technology Package   2,843
AWD   1,834
Options (change) 1,406 5,100
Options (change) 1,152 4,677
Destination 795 885
Total Price $32,196 $38,880
Total Invoice $30,031 $36,208

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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: $5,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,650
Model Year20132011
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$38,880
Adjustments for Features0-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,196$37,240
Total Invoice$30,031$36,208
Adjustments for Features0-1,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,031$34,681

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132011
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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 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$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,527

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132011
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.3,931 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX specs.

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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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