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Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,620

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,243

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelOutbackOutbackRDX
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $32,895
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $30,646
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Universal garage door opener   77  
Technology Package     3,100
Navigation system 1,823 1,823  
Universal garage door opener   50  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 2,000 2,077 3,100
Options (change) 1,823 1,873 2,843
Destination 625 625 885
Total Price $33,620 $34,197 $36,880
Total Invoice $31,243 $31,848 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,144
Model Year200720072012
ModelOutbackOutbackRDX
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4245hp H6240hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$33,620$34,197$36,880
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,620$32,922$36,270
Cost Above Minimum$698$0$0
Total Invoice$31,243$31,848$34,374
Adjustments for Features0-1,187-569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,243$30,661$33,805
Cost Above Minimum$582$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200720072012
ModelOutbackOutbackRDX
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,190$5,465$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,187-569

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20072012
ModelOutbackRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length188.7 in180.7 in
Width69.7 in73.6 in
Height63.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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