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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: $37,164

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $20,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,405

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelMDXForester
TrimAdvance2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,650 $32,995
Base Invoice $51,284 $30,836
AWD 2,000  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Remote start   436
AWD 1,874  
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Remote start   328
Options (change) 2,000 3,344
Options (change) 1,874 2,744
Destination 995 825
Total Price $57,645 $37,164
Total Invoice $54,153 $34,405

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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: $12,586
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,331
Model Year20182014
ModelMDXForester
TrimAdvance2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT9CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$57,645$37,164
Adjustments for Features-7,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,750$37,164
Total Invoice$54,153$34,405
Adjustments for Features-7,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,736$34,405

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
ModelMDXForester
TrimAdvance2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Display key$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$14,755$6,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4170

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
ModelMDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length196.2 in180.9 in
Width77.2 in70.7 in
Height67.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,215 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		15.0 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 rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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