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Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $42,930
Base Invoice $26,116 $39,410
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
4-speed automatic 909  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Options (change) 2,068 0
Options (change) 1,648 0
Destination 645 885
Total Price $30,608 $43,815
Total Invoice $28,409 $40,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,476
Model Year20082011
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$30,608$43,815
Adjustments for Features0-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,608$39,020
Total Invoice$28,409$40,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,409$35,885

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,295$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,410

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in108.3 in
Length176.6 in191.6 in
Width68.3 in78.5 in
Height65.0 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.042.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft383.5 ft3

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

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