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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: $37,573

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,711

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelMDXForester
TrimAdvance2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,505 $32,995
Base Invoice $50,365 $30,836
AWD 2,000  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
AC power outlet   409
Remote start   436
AWD 1,830  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
AC power outlet   306
Remote start   328
Options (change) 2,000 3,753
Options (change) 1,830 3,050
Destination 895 825
Total Price $57,400 $37,573
Total Invoice $53,090 $34,711

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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: $13,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,187
Model Year20142014
ModelMDXForester
TrimAdvance2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$57,400$37,573
Adjustments for Features-6,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,705$37,573
Total Invoice$53,090$34,711
Adjustments for Features-6,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,898$34,711

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelMDXForester
TrimAdvance2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control $250
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HDMI port$25 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$13,480$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1920

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelMDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length193.6 in180.9 in
Width77.2 in70.7 in
Height66.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.4 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 driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%

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