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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: $34,310

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,978

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $34,520
Base Invoice $30,836 $32,430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Technology Package   3,700
AWD   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Technology Package   3,424
AWD   1,297
Options (change) 490 5,100
Options (change) 317 4,721
Destination 825 895
Total Price $34,310 $40,515
Total Invoice $31,978 $38,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,382
Model Year20142014
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4273hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,310$40,515
Adjustments for Features0-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,310$39,785
Total Invoice$31,978$38,046
Adjustments for Features0-686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,978$37,360

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,210$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-686

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length180.9 in183.5 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height66.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested131552%

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