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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: $13,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,860

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $43,030
Base Invoice $30,836 $39,863
Door sill trim plates 36  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Technology Package   3,675
Door sill trim plates 23  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Technology Package   3,363
Options (change) 308 3,675
Options (change) 199 3,363
Destination 825 895
Total Price $34,128 $47,600
Total Invoice $31,860 $44,121

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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: $11,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,041
Model Year20142012
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$34,128$47,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,128$45,205
Total Invoice$31,860$44,121
Adjustments for Features0-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,860$41,901

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,835$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,220

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in78.5 in
Height66.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,550 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 in37.5 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested61541%

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