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Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,100

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,525

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMDXOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,990 $30,995
Base Invoice $37,252 $28,795
Technology Package 4,050  
Universal garage door opener   77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Technology Package 3,673  
Universal garage door opener   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,822
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 4,050 3,460
Options (change) 3,673 3,085
Destination 760 645
Total Price $45,800 $35,100
Total Invoice $41,685 $32,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,202
Model Year20092008
ModelMDXOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,800$35,100
Adjustments for Features-3,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,550$35,100
Total Invoice$41,685$32,525
Adjustments for Features-2,9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,727$32,525

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelMDXOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,540$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9580

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelMDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in105.1 in
Length190.7 in188.7 in
Width78.5 in69.7 in
Height68.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85045%
Total Not Requested102555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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