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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: $34,440

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,097

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $34,320
Base Invoice $30,927 $32,245
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
AWD   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49  
AWD   1,297
Options (change) 495 1,400
Options (change) 320 1,297
Destination 850 895
Total Price $34,440 $36,615
Total Invoice $32,097 $34,437

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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: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,491
Model Year20152013
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, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,440$36,615
Adjustments for Features-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,205$36,615
Total Invoice$32,097$34,437
Adjustments for Features-1,1510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,946$34,437

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152013
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
Power liftgate$350 
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 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
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$6,185$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152013
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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