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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: $32,598

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,812

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,325

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $40,195
Base Invoice $28,084 $36,514
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,600  
Technology Package   3,500
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 1,335  
Technology Package   3,174
Options (change) 1,878 3,500
Options (change) 1,516 3,174
Destination 725 715
Total Price $32,598 $44,410
Total Invoice $30,325 $40,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,321
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$32,598$44,410
Adjustments for Features0-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,598$41,380
Total Invoice$30,325$40,403
Adjustments for Features0-2,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,325$37,646

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic 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
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
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,260$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,757

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in78.5 in
Height65.9 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,539 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 in35.7 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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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%

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