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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: $9,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelOutbackRDXRDX
Trim3.6RBasePMC Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $38,400 $51,000
Navigation system 1,550    
Limited Package 3,400    
Sunroof 1,445    
Technology Package   3,700 3,700
AWD   1,500  
Navigation system 1,294    
Limited Package 3,207    
Sunroof 1,203    
Technology Package   3,505 3,505
AWD   1,421  
Options (change) 6,395 5,200 3,700
Options (change) 5,704 4,926 3,505
Destination 775 1,045 1,045
Total Price $35,465 $44,645 $55,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,637
Model Year201220212021
ModelOutbackRDXRDX
Trim3.6RBasePMC Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionT5T10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9410, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$35,465$44,645$55,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,040-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$41,605$52,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,100

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201220212021
ModelOutbackRDXRDX
Trim3.6RBasePMC 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$4,015$7,055$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-407-248

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122021
ModelOutbackRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in108.3 in
Length188.2 in186.8 in
Width71.7 in74.8 in
Height65.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft331.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft358.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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 Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested134045%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested134045%

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