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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: $33,161

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $12,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,005

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $11,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelMDXMDXMDXOutback
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,015 $47,440 $53,230 $28,495
Base Invoice $40,021 $44,130 $49,506 $26,643
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Limited Package       3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       186
Universal garage door opener       85
AWD 1,857 1,857 1,857  
Limited Package       3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       121
Universal garage door opener       55
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 2,000 3,871
Options (change) 1,857 1,857 1,857 3,567
Destination 940 940 940 795
Total Price $45,955 $50,380 $56,170 $33,161
Total Invoice $42,818 $46,927 $52,303 $31,005

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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: $7,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,688
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelMDXMDXMDXOutback
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT9T9T9T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8501, 10546, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$45,955$50,380$56,170$33,161
Adjustments for Features-5,500-7,940-11,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,455$42,440$44,955$33,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,985$4,500$0
Total Invoice$42,818$46,927$52,303$31,005
Adjustments for Features-5,125-7,396-10,4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,693$39,531$41,860$31,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,838$4,167$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2016201620162013
ModelMDXMDXMDXOutback
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Display key  $50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo tray   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system $600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$10,140$12,580$15,855$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,500$7,940$11,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,125-7,396-10,4430

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162013
ModelMDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in107.9 in
Length193.6 in189.0 in
Width77.2 in71.7 in
Height67.6 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.8 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 Legroom27.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265077%
Total Not Requested77523%

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