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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: $38,108

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,350

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $54,650
Base Invoice $33,675 $51,284
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Remote start 455  
AWD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Remote start 341  
AWD   1,874
Options (change) 1,103 2,000
Options (change) 760 1,874
Destination 915 995
Total Price $38,108 $57,645
Total Invoice $35,350 $54,153

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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: $14,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,749
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-20
Total Price$38,108$57,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,108$52,265
Total Invoice$35,350$54,153
Adjustments for Features0-5,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,350$49,099

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Display key $50
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 
Around view cameras $500
Backup collision intervention$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row high console $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,925$12,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,054

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in196.2 in
Width70.7 in77.2 in
Height66.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,215 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.438.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

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

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