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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: $29,990

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $6,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,083

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $6,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRDX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $32,895
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $30,646
Limited Package 5,000      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Universal garage door opener     77  
Technology Package       3,100
Limited Package 4,538      
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822  
Universal garage door opener     50  
Technology Package       2,843
Options (change) 7,000 2,000 2,077 3,100
Options (change) 6,368 1,823 1,872 2,843
Destination 695 695 695 885
Total Price $29,990 $34,290 $34,867 $36,880
Total Invoice $28,083 $31,885 $32,491 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,545
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRDX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6240hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$29,990$34,290$34,867$36,880
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,375-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,990$34,165$33,492$36,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,502$0
Total Invoice$28,083$31,885$32,491$34,374
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,281-746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,083$31,769$31,210$33,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,127$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRDX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $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$25 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,875$5,125$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,375$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,281-746

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092012
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested347560%
Total Not Requested235040%

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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