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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: $36,040

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,540

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackRDX
Trim3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $32,895
Base Invoice $30,860 $30,646
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Technology Package   3,100
AWD   2,000
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Technology Package   2,843
AWD   1,834
Options (change) 2,195 5,100
Options (change) 1,830 4,677
Destination 850 885
Total Price $36,040 $38,880
Total Invoice $33,540 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,752
Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackRDX
Trim3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,040$38,880
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,875$38,880
Total Invoice$33,540$36,208
Adjustments for Features-1,0840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,456$36,208

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackRDX
Trim3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,215$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0840

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in104.3 in
Length189.6 in180.7 in
Width72.4 in73.6 in
Height66.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.5 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.3 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

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

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