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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: $29,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $38,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082022
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedType S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $66,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear spoiler 353  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear spoiler 230  
Options (change) 1,068 0
Options (change) 739 0
Destination 645 1,195
Total Price $29,608 $67,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,556
Model Year20082022
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedType S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4355hp V6
TransmissionM5T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17275/40-21
Total Price$29,608$67,895
Adjustments for Features0-14,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,608$53,660

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082022
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedType S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Display key $50
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console $250
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, 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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,120$19,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-251

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082022
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in113.8 in
Length176.6 in198.4 in
Width68.3 in78.7 in
Height65.0 in67.1 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in60.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.039.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft371.4 ft3

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