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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: $38,162

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,738

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,260

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $54,980
Base Invoice $32,028 $50,800
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
AC power outlet 415  
Remote start 445  
AWD   2,000
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
AC power outlet 311  
Remote start 333  
AWD   1,830
Options (change) 2,992 2,000
Options (change) 2,357 1,830
Destination 875 920
Total Price $38,162 $57,900
Total Invoice $35,260 $53,550

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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: $15,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,355
Model Year20172015
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$38,162$57,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,162$53,645
Total Invoice$35,260$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,260$49,615

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20172015
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
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$7,175$11,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,935

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20172015
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested232584%
Total Not Requested45016%

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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