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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: $32,143

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,172

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,953

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMDXForester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $29,895
Base Invoice $36,002 $27,992
Navigation system 2,750 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Roof rack crossbars   195
Navigation system 2,475 888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 2,750 1,473
Options (change) 2,475 1,186
Destination 615 775
Total Price $43,315 $32,143
Total Invoice $39,092 $29,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,065
Model Year20062012
ModelMDXForester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$43,315$32,143
Adjustments for Features-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,125$32,143
Total Invoice$39,092$29,953
Adjustments for Features-1,0740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,018$29,953

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXForester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,875$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0740

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length188.7 in179.5 in
Width77.0 in70.1 in
Height68.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.5 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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