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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: $29,567

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $5,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
ModelForesterRDX
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $33,895
All Weather Package 500  
Fog lights 382  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Cargo cover 172  
All Weather Package 417  
Fog lights 286  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Cargo cover 111  
Options (change) 1,162 0
Options (change) 883 0
Destination 1,010 760
Total Price $29,567 $34,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,913
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,027
Model Year20202009
ModelForesterRDX
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionCVTT5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-18
Total Price$29,567$34,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,567$32,480

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20202009
ModelForesterRDX
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,004

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20202009
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length182.1 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in73.6 in
Height67.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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