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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: $24,097

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $16,468

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,535

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $14,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMDXForester
TrimTouring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $21,195
Base Invoice $36,002 $20,015
Premium Package   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Premium Package   1,338
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 0 2,257
Options (change) 0 1,875
Destination 615 645
Total Price $40,565 $24,097
Total Invoice $36,617 $22,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,632
Model Year20062008
ModelMDXForester
TrimTouring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6173hp H4
TransmissionA5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$40,565$24,097
Adjustments for Features-4,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,635$24,097
Total Invoice$36,617$22,535
Adjustments for Features-4,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,167$22,535

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelMDXForester
TrimTouring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
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 
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 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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$8,775$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4500

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
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.3,165 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 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested162546%
Total Not Requested190054%

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