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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: $38,146

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $13,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,182

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelMDXMDXOutback
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,440 $53,230 $32,095
Base Invoice $44,130 $49,506 $30,034
AWD 2,000 2,000  
AcuraWatch Plus Package 1,200    
Special Appearance Package     1,000
Sunroof     1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,295
Navigation system     1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
AWD 1,857 1,857  
AcuraWatch Plus Package 1,114    
Special Appearance Package     835
Sunroof     1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,079
Navigation system     1,085
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Options (change) 3,200 2,000 5,226
Options (change) 2,971 1,857 4,323
Destination 940 940 825
Total Price $51,580 $56,170 $38,146
Total Invoice $48,041 $52,303 $35,182

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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: $7,994
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,792
Model Year201620162014
ModelMDXMDXOutback
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$51,580$56,170$38,146
Adjustments for Features-5,440-7,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,140$48,605$38,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0
Total Invoice$48,041$52,303$35,182
Adjustments for Features-5,067-7,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,974$45,259$35,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,285$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201620162014
ModelMDXMDXOutback
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Display key $50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$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 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$10,530$12,655$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,440$7,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,067-7,0440

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162014
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
Acura MDX Technology

AcuraWatch Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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