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Acura MDX vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura MDX vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,065

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $11,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,137

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelMDXWRXWRX
TrimBaseLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $39,863 $29,154 $37,750
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Options (change) 0 250 250
Options (change) 0 163 163
Destination 895 820 820
Total Price $43,925 $32,065 $41,065
Total Invoice $40,758 $30,137 $38,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,316
Model Year201220172017
ModelMDXWRXWRX
TrimBaseLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$43,925$32,065$41,065
Adjustments for Features-4,6400-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,285$32,065$38,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,440
Total Invoice$40,758$30,137$38,733
Adjustments for Features-4,3050-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,453$30,137$36,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,181

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201220172017
ModelMDXWRXWRX
TrimBaseLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,890$4,250$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,640$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3050-2,415

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122017
ModelMDXWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in180.9 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.4 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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