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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: $33,393

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $24,082

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,921

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $23,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelMDXForester
TrimAdvance2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,500 $29,995
Base Invoice $51,143 $28,084
AWD 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Navigation system   1,600
AWD 1,874  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 2,000 2,673
Options (change) 1,874 2,112
Destination 975 725
Total Price $57,475 $33,393
Total Invoice $53,992 $30,921

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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: $13,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,001
Model Year20172011
ModelMDXForester
TrimAdvance2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT9T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$57,475$33,393
Adjustments for Features-10,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,755$33,393
Total Invoice$53,992$30,921
Adjustments for Features-10,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,922$30,921

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
ModelMDXForester
TrimAdvance2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Display key$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Second-row high console$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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$16,455$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,0700

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
ModelMDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.0 in
Length196.2 in179.5 in
Width77.2 in70.1 in
Height67.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,215 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		15.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.4 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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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