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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: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212008
ModelOutbackOutbackRDX
TrimLimited XTTouring XTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $33,195
Technology Package     3,500
Technology Package     3,210
Options (change) 0 0 3,500
Options (change) 0 0 3,210
Destination 1,050 1,050 715
Total Price $39,045 $40,995 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,508
Model Year202120212008
ModelOutbackOutbackRDX
TrimLimited XTTouring XTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/55-18
Total Price$39,045$40,995$37,410
Adjustments for Features-1,875-5,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,170$35,980$37,410
Cost Above Minimum$1,190$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year202120212008
ModelOutbackOutbackRDX
TrimLimited XTTouring XTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,125$11,265$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$5,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-50-1280

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20212008
ModelOutbackRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in104.3 in
Length191.3 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in73.6 in
Height66.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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