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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: $29,831

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092022
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $48,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Universal garage door opener 82  
AWD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Universal garage door opener 54  
AWD   1,874
Options (change) 941 2,000
Options (change) 658 1,874
Destination 695 1,195
Total Price $29,831 $51,195

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,129
Model Year20092022
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4290hp I6
TransmissionT4T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-19
Total Price$29,831$51,195
Adjustments for Features0-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,831$43,925

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092022
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,320$13,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-436

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092022
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.8 in
Length179.5 in198.4 in
Width70.1 in78.7 in
Height65.9 in67.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in60.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.539.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft371.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

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

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