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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: $34,128

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,860

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $40,990
Base Invoice $30,836 $37,252
Door sill trim plates 36  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Sport Package   6,150
Door sill trim plates 23  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Sport Package   5,577
Options (change) 308 6,150
Options (change) 199 5,577
Destination 825 760
Total Price $34,128 $47,900
Total Invoice $31,860 $43,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,131
Model Year20142009
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$34,128$47,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,128$45,045
Total Invoice$31,860$43,589
Adjustments for Features0-2,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,860$40,991

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,110$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,598

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in78.5 in
Height66.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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		34.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.442.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft383.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152558%
Total Not Requested110042%

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