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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: $35,215

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $10,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,706

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $8,979

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMDXOutback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,990 $28,195
Base Invoice $37,252 $26,369
Technology Package 4,050  
Navigation system   1,550
Limited Package   3,300
Sunroof   1,445
Technology Package 3,673  
Navigation system   1,294
Limited Package   3,115
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 4,050 6,295
Options (change) 3,673 5,612
Destination 760 725
Total Price $45,800 $35,215
Total Invoice $41,685 $32,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,067
Model Year20092011
ModelMDXOutback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$45,800$35,215
Adjustments for Features-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,600$35,215
Total Invoice$41,685$32,706
Adjustments for Features-2,9120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,773$32,706

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092011
ModelMDXOutback
TrimBase3.6R
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 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,665$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9120

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092011
ModelMDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in107.9 in
Length190.7 in188.2 in
Width78.5 in71.7 in
Height68.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested97552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%

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