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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: $32,063

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,736

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelForesterMDXMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $46,565 $54,505
Base Invoice $26,409 $43,098 $50,365
iPod integration 223    
Satellite radio 453    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 1,800    
Remote start 432    
AWD   2,000 2,000
iPod integration 145    
Satellite radio 340    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,650    
Remote start 324    
AWD   1,830 1,830
Options (change) 3,173 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 2,632 1,830 1,830
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $32,063 $49,460 $57,400
Total Invoice $29,736 $45,823 $53,090

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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: $11,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,241
Model Year200920142014
ModelForesterMDXMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,063$49,460$57,400
Adjustments for Features0-6,310-10,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,063$43,150$46,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,390
Total Invoice$29,736$45,823$53,090
Adjustments for Features0-5,846-10,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,736$39,977$43,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,068

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200920142014
ModelForesterMDXMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50$50
HDMI port  $25
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,370$11,680$16,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,310$10,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,846-10,045

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length179.5 in193.6 in
Width70.1 in77.2 in
Height65.9 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.538.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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