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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: $36,023

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $2,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
ModelForesterRDX
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,595 $34,320
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Technology Package   3,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Technology Package   3,424
Options (change) 418 3,700
Options (change) 270 3,424
Destination 1,010 895
Total Price $36,023 $38,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,473
Model Year20202013
ModelForesterRDX
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4273hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$36,023$38,915
Adjustments for Features-5,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,713$38,915

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20202013
ModelForesterRDX
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,050$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1890

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20202013
ModelForesterRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.7 in
Length182.1 in183.5 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height67.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,718 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft361.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%

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