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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: $31,408

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $36,514 $26,409
Technology Package 3,500  
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 3,174  
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 3,500 2,518
Options (change) 3,174 2,163
Destination 715 695
Total Price $44,410 $31,408
Total Invoice $40,403 $29,267

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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: $9,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,570
Model Year20082009
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$44,410$31,408
Adjustments for Features-3,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,490$31,408
Total Invoice$40,403$29,267
Adjustments for Features-3,5660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,837$29,267

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
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 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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$8,990$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5660

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelMDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length190.7 in179.5 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 camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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