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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: $34,840

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,356

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $33,195
Base Invoice $28,795 $30,505
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Technology Package   3,500
Navigation system 1,822  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Technology Package   3,210
Options (change) 3,200 3,500
Options (change) 2,916 3,210
Destination 645 715
Total Price $34,840 $37,410
Total Invoice $32,356 $34,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $891
Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$34,840$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,840$36,125
Total Invoice$32,356$34,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,356$33,247

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,365$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,605 lb.3,968 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
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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