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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.

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Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,767

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $36,063 $28,084
Technology Package 3,500  
Navigation system   1,000
Technology Package 3,150  
Navigation system   888
Options (change) 3,500 1,000
Options (change) 3,150 888
Destination 670 795
Total Price $44,165 $31,790
Total Invoice $39,883 $29,767

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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: $9,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,764
Model Year20072013
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$44,165$31,790
Adjustments for Features-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,560$31,790
Total Invoice$39,883$29,767
Adjustments for Features-2,3520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,531$29,767

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,740$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3520

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelMDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length190.7 in169.5 in
Width78.5 in70.1 in
Height68.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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