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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: $34,958

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,082

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,621

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,230 $33,795
Base Invoice $38,776 $31,569
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 0 313
Options (change) 0 202
Destination 810 850
Total Price $43,040 $34,958
Total Invoice $39,586 $32,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,728
Model Year20102016
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$43,040$34,958
Adjustments for Features-1,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,695$34,958
Total Invoice$39,586$32,621
Adjustments for Features-1,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,349$32,621

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,790$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2370

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
ModelMDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in180.9 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,594 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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