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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: $31,631

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,412

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $43,280
Base Invoice $26,409 $40,092
Universal garage door opener 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800  
iPod integration 223  
Technology Package   3,675
Universal garage door opener 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650  
iPod integration 145  
Technology Package   3,363
Options (change) 2,741 3,675
Options (change) 2,308 3,363
Destination 695 895
Total Price $31,631 $47,850
Total Invoice $29,412 $44,350

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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: $12,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,036
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$31,631$47,850
Adjustments for Features0-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,631$43,640
Total Invoice$29,412$44,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,412$40,448

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$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 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,045$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,902

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in191.6 in
Width70.1 in78.5 in
Height65.9 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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		33.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.542.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft383.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested97565%
Total Not Requested51535%

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