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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: $32,063

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,897

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,736

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelMDXMDXForester
TrimTechnologyAdvance2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,040 $54,980 $28,195
Base Invoice $43,533 $50,800 $26,409
AWD 2,000 2,000  
iPod integration     223
Universal garage door opener     82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Remote start     432
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
AWD 1,830 1,830  
iPod integration     145
Universal garage door opener     54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Remote start     324
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 3,173
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 2,632
Destination 920 920 695
Total Price $49,960 $57,900 $32,063
Total Invoice $46,283 $53,550 $29,736

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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: $11,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,701
Model Year201520152009
ModelMDXMDXForester
TrimTechnologyAdvance2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$49,960$57,900$32,063
Adjustments for Features-6,310-10,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,650$47,040$32,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0
Total Invoice$46,283$53,550$29,736
Adjustments for Features-5,846-10,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,437$43,506$29,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,069$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152009
ModelMDXMDXForester
TrimTechnologyAdvance2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$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 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port $25 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,680$16,230$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,310$10,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,846-10,0440

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelMDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.0 in
Length193.6 in179.5 in
Width77.2 in70.1 in
Height66.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.6 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft368.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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