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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: $35,750

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelOutbackRDXRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePMC Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $38,400 $51,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Universal garage door opener 77    
Navigation system 2,000    
Technology Package   3,700 3,700
AWD   1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Universal garage door opener 50    
Navigation system 1,823    
Technology Package   3,505 3,505
AWD   1,421  
Options (change) 3,460 5,200 3,700
Options (change) 3,086 4,926 3,505
Destination 695 1,045 1,045
Total Price $35,750 $44,645 $55,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,849
Model Year200920212021
ModelOutbackRDXRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePMC Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionT5T10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9410, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$35,750$44,645$55,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,080-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,750$41,565$52,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,100

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200920212021
ModelOutbackRDXRDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePMC Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$5,550$8,630$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,080$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-412-251

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092021
ModelOutbackRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in108.3 in
Length188.7 in186.8 in
Width69.7 in74.8 in
Height63.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft331.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft358.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested124041%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested124041%

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