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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: $30,998

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $16,017

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,990

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelZDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,120 $29,995
Base Invoice $42,691 $28,084
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Options (change) 0 278
Options (change) 0 181
Destination 895 725
Total Price $47,015 $30,998
Total Invoice $43,586 $28,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,459
Model Year20122011
ModelZDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/55-17
Total Price$47,015$30,998
Adjustments for Features-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,710$30,998
Total Invoice$43,586$28,990
Adjustments for Features-2,1370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,449$28,990

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
ModelZDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
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 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather accent trim$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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$7,440$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1370

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
ModelZDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length192.4 in179.5 in
Width78.5 in70.1 in
Height62.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,424 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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