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Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,365

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $19,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,654

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $18,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMDXOutbackOutback
TrimAdvance3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,650 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $51,284 $33,064 $36,089
AWD 2,000    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Remote start   470 470
AWD 1,874    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 2,000 2,055 470
Options (change) 1,874 1,675 352
Destination 995 915 915
Total Price $57,645 $38,365 $40,075
Total Invoice $54,153 $35,654 $37,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,727
Model Year201820182018
ModelMDXOutbackOutback
TrimAdvance3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp I6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT9CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$57,645$38,365$40,075
Adjustments for Features-5,0800-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,565$38,365$39,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,620
Total Invoice$54,153$35,654$37,356
Adjustments for Features-4,7720-84
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,381$35,654$37,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,618

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182018
ModelMDXOutbackOutback
TrimAdvance3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Display key$50  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,755$6,675$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7720-84

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018
ModelMDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in108.1 in
Length196.2 in189.9 in
Width77.2 in72.4 in
Height67.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,215 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.4 ft373.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested285093%
Total Not Requested2007%

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