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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: $37,929

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $37,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Remote start 445  
Advance Package   6,700
AWD   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Remote start 333  
Advance Package   6,347
AWD   1,421
Options (change) 2,759 8,200
Options (change) 2,164 7,768
Destination 875 1,025
Total Price $37,929 $47,025

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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: $8,591
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,368
Model Year20172020
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4272hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$37,929$47,025
Adjustments for Features0-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,929$46,520

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172020
ModelForesterRDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,125$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172020
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in186.8 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height66.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft331.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft358.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested247589%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested370060%
Total Not Requested246540%

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