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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: $37,335

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,653

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $8,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelMDXOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,930 $33,395
Base Invoice $39,410 $31,227
Technology Package 3,675  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Technology Package 3,333  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Options (change) 3,675 3,090
Options (change) 3,333 2,576
Destination 885 850
Total Price $47,490 $37,335
Total Invoice $43,628 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,386
Model Year20112016
ModelMDXOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/60-18
Total Price$47,490$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,490$35,815
Total Invoice$43,628$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-1,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,628$33,242

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112016
ModelMDXOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
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
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$6,855$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,411

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112016
ModelMDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in108.1 in
Length191.6 in189.6 in
Width78.5 in72.4 in
Height68.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 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 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested61541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested26012%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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