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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: $36,310

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelOutbackOutbackRDX
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $34,520
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $32,430
Technology Package     3,700
AWD     1,400
Technology Package     3,424
AWD     1,297
Options (change) 0 0 5,100
Options (change) 0 0 4,721
Destination 915 915 895
Total Price $36,310 $39,605 $40,515
Total Invoice $33,979 $37,004 $38,046

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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: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,199
Model Year201820182014
ModelOutbackOutbackRDX
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6273hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$36,310$39,605$40,515
Adjustments for Features-1,210-4,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,100$35,255$40,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0
Total Invoice$33,979$37,004$38,046
Adjustments for Features-1,132-4,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,847$32,940$38,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$93$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201820182014
ModelOutbackOutbackRDX
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector $40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,550$9,690$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$4,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,132-4,0640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182014
ModelOutbackRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in105.7 in
Length189.9 in183.5 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%

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