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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: $31,708

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,416

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $28,495
Base Invoice $37,252 $26,707
Technology Package 4,050  
Navigation system   1,800
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   453
Technology Package 3,673  
Navigation system   1,501
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 4,050 2,518
Options (change) 3,673 2,014
Destination 760 695
Total Price $45,800 $31,708
Total Invoice $41,685 $29,416

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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: $9,922
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,474
Model Year20092010
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$45,800$31,708
Adjustments for Features-4,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,630$31,708
Total Invoice$41,685$29,416
Adjustments for Features-3,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,890$29,416

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
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 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
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$9,240$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7950

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
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 Weight4,535 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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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85045%
Total Not Requested102555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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