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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: $32,143

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,172

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,953

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $39,950
Base Invoice $27,992 $36,002
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 2,750
Universal garage door opener 93  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 2,475
Universal garage door opener 61  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Options (change) 1,473 2,750
Options (change) 1,186 2,475
Destination 775 615
Total Price $32,143 $43,315
Total Invoice $29,953 $39,092

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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: $9,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,065
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4253hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-17
Total Price$32,143$43,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,143$42,125
Total Invoice$29,953$39,092
Adjustments for Features0-1,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,953$38,018

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
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 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,685$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,074

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in188.7 in
Width70.1 in77.0 in
Height65.9 in68.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.549.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft381.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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