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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: $34,258

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,492

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,979

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $40,990
Base Invoice $30,927 $37,252
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Options (change) 313 0
Options (change) 202 0
Destination 850 760
Total Price $34,258 $41,750
Total Invoice $31,979 $38,012

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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: $6,462
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,095
Model Year20152009
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, 8253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$34,258$41,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,258$40,720
Total Invoice$31,979$38,012
Adjustments for Features0-938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,979$37,074

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152009
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,860$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-938

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152009
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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