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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: $33,780

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,531

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $32,895
Base Invoice $32,028 $30,646
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo cover 182  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Cargo cover 118  
Options (change) 220 0
Options (change) 142 0
Destination 875 885
Total Price $35,390 $33,780
Total Invoice $33,045 $31,531

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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: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,478
Model Year20172012
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$35,390$33,780
Adjustments for Features-4,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$33,780
Total Invoice$33,045$31,531
Adjustments for Features-3,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,053$31,531

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172012
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
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$8,000$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172012
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.3,743 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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