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Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,910

Acura RDX   
Difference: $255

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,220

Acura RDX   
Difference: $699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $33,195
Base Invoice $30,927 $30,505
Cargo cover 182  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo cover 118  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Options (change) 220 0
Options (change) 142 0
Destination 850 715
Total Price $34,165 $33,910
Total Invoice $31,919 $31,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$34,165$33,910
Adjustments for Features-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,505$33,910
Total Invoice$31,919$31,220
Adjustments for Features-6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,302$31,220

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,410$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6170

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in73.6 in
Height66.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft360.6 ft3

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