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Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,363

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $15,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelZDXForester
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,020 $34,895
Technology Package 4,500  
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Technology Package 4,081  
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Options (change) 4,500 418
Options (change) 4,081 270
Destination 885 1,050
Total Price $51,405 $36,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,955
Model Year20112021
ModelZDXForester
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/55-18
Total Price$51,405$36,363
Adjustments for Features0-2,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,405$33,693

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112021
ModelZDXForester
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather accent trim$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,155$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-97

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See a complete comparison of Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112021
ModelZDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in105.1 in
Length192.4 in182.1 in
Width78.5 in71.5 in
Height62.8 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,425 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		55.8 ft376.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested61538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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