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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: $30,388

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,207

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142007
ModelMDXMDXMDXForester
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,290 $46,565 $54,505 $27,895
Base Invoice $39,186 $43,098 $50,365 $26,116
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Universal garage door opener       87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Rear spoiler       353
Satellite radio       445
4-speed automatic       800
AWD 1,830 1,830 1,830  
Universal garage door opener       56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Rear spoiler       230
Satellite radio       334
4-speed automatic       727
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,868
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 1,830 1,466
Destination 895 895 895 625
Total Price $45,185 $49,460 $57,400 $30,388
Total Invoice $41,911 $45,823 $53,090 $28,207

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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: $8,502
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,865
Model Year2014201420142007
ModelMDXMDXMDXForester
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8501, 10546, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$45,185$49,460$57,400$30,388
Adjustments for Features-6,295-8,235-12,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,890$41,225$44,865$30,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,335$5,975$0
Total Invoice$41,911$45,823$53,090$28,207
Adjustments for Features-5,839-7,629-11,5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,072$38,194$41,496$28,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,122$5,424$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201420142007
ModelMDXMDXMDXForester
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio $50$50 
HDMI port  $25 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,865$13,805$18,105$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,295$8,235$12,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,839-7,629-11,5940

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142007
ModelMDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in99.4 in
Length193.6 in176.6 in
Width77.2 in68.3 in
Height66.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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