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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: $37,437

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,963

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,605

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $54,505
Base Invoice $31,569 $50,365
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
AC power outlet 415  
Remote start 445  
AWD   2,000
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
AC power outlet 311  
Remote start 333  
AWD   1,830
Options (change) 2,792 2,000
Options (change) 2,186 1,830
Destination 850 895
Total Price $37,437 $57,400
Total Invoice $34,605 $53,090

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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: $13,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,533
Model Year20162014
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$37,437$57,400
Adjustments for Features0-6,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,437$50,965
Total Invoice$34,605$53,090
Adjustments for Features0-5,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,605$47,138

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162014
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HDMI port $25
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,845$13,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,952

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162014
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in193.6 in
Width70.7 in77.2 in
Height66.4 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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		34.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.438.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft368.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

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

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