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Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,147

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $7,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062021
ModelMDXMDXForester
TrimPremiumTouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,125 $39,950 $27,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
All Weather Package     500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Universal garage door opener     120
Fog lights     382
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
All Weather Package     417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Universal garage door opener     78
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 0 0 1,302
Options (change) 0 0 974
Destination 615 615 1,050
Total Price $37,740 $40,565 $30,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,305
Model Year200620062021
ModelMDXMDXForester
TrimPremiumTouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6253hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7200, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/65-17225/60-17
Total Price$37,740$40,565$30,147
Adjustments for Features-825-2,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,915$38,415$30,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062021
ModelMDXMDXForester
TrimPremiumTouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$6,700$8,025$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$2,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-745-1,9410

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062021
ModelMDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length188.7 in182.1 in
Width77.0 in71.5 in
Height68.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.6 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.5 ft376.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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