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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: $37,285

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $20,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,540

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $19,452

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelMDXOutback
TrimAdvance3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,500 $32,995
Base Invoice $51,143 $30,860
AWD 2,000  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Remote start   450
AWD 1,874  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Remote start   337
Options (change) 2,000 3,440
Options (change) 1,874 2,830
Destination 975 850
Total Price $57,475 $37,285
Total Invoice $53,992 $34,540

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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: $13,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,402
Model Year20172015
ModelMDXOutback
TrimAdvance3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp I6256hp H6
TransmissionT9CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$57,475$37,285
Adjustments for Features-6,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,035$37,285
Total Invoice$53,992$34,540
Adjustments for Features-6,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,942$34,540

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172015
ModelMDXOutback
TrimAdvance3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Display key$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console$250 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$12,405$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0500

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172015
ModelMDXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in108.1 in
Length196.2 in189.6 in
Width77.2 in72.4 in
Height67.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,215 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.1 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 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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