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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: $32,068

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,782

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,280 $29,995
Base Invoice $40,092 $28,084
Technology Package 3,675  
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Technology Package 3,363  
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Options (change) 3,675 1,278
Options (change) 3,363 1,069
Destination 895 795
Total Price $47,850 $32,068
Total Invoice $44,350 $29,948

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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: $12,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,394
Model Year20132013
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$47,850$32,068
Adjustments for Features-3,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,605$32,068
Total Invoice$44,350$29,948
Adjustments for Features-3,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,342$29,948

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013
ModelMDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,430$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0080

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013
ModelMDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length191.6 in169.5 in
Width78.5 in70.1 in
Height68.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,550 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 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 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?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested64043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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