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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: $32,474

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,212

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $35,800
Base Invoice $28,084 $33,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Technology Package   3,700
AWD   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Technology Package   3,505
AWD   1,421
Options (change) 1,684 5,200
Options (change) 1,333 4,926
Destination 795 975
Total Price $32,474 $41,975
Total Invoice $30,212 $39,896

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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: $6,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,265
Model Year20132018
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4279hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$32,474$41,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,474$39,430
Total Invoice$30,212$39,896
Adjustments for Features0-2,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,212$37,477

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132018
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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
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
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,585$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,419

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.7 in
Length169.5 in184.4 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height65.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 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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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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested134045%

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