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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackRDX
Trim3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $33,195
Base Invoice $26,460 $30,505
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445  
Technology Package   3,500
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203  
Technology Package   3,210
Options (change) 6,395 3,500
Options (change) 5,704 3,210
Destination 775 715
Total Price $35,465 $37,410
Total Invoice $32,939 $34,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $630
Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackRDX
Trim3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-18
Total Price$35,465$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$36,475
Total Invoice$32,939$34,430
Adjustments for Features0-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$33,569

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackRDX
Trim3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,340$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in73.6 in
Height65.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft360.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240069%
Total Not Requested107531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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