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Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,533

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMDXForester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,002 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 0 1,070
Options (change) 0 903
Destination 615 625
Total Price $40,565 $29,590
Total Invoice $36,617 $27,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,920
Model Year20062006
ModelMDXForester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionA5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$40,565$29,590
Adjustments for Features-3,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,060$29,590
Total Invoice$36,617$27,533
Adjustments for Features-3,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,453$27,533

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelMDXForester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$8,150$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1640

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelMDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length188.7 in176.6 in
Width77.0 in68.3 in
Height68.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.5 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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