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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: $32,863

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $26,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320202020
ModelForesterMDXMDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringAdvancePMC Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $56,250 $61,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Remote start 432    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
AWD   2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Remote start 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
AWD   1,874  
Options (change) 2,073 2,000 0
Options (change) 1,665 1,874 0
Destination 795 1,025 1,025
Total Price $32,863 $59,275 $62,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,683
Model Year201320202020
ModelForesterMDXMDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringAdvancePMC Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4290hp I6290hp I6
TransmissionT4T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7501, 10501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-20265/45-20
Total Price$32,863$59,275$62,775
Adjustments for Features0-10,745-10,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,863$48,530$52,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,175

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201320202020
ModelForesterMDXMDX
Trim2.5 XT TouringAdvancePMC Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Display key $50$50
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$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  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25 
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
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$5,960$16,705$16,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,745$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-526-164

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132020
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length169.5 in196.2 in
Width70.1 in77.2 in
Height65.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,246 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.538.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

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

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