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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: $37,423

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,860

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $42,230
Base Invoice $33,675 $38,776
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Advance Package   9,625
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Advance Package   8,728
Options (change) 418 9,625
Options (change) 270 8,728
Destination 915 810
Total Price $37,423 $52,665
Total Invoice $34,860 $48,314

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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: $15,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,799
Model Year20182010
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-19
Total Price$37,423$52,665
Adjustments for Features-3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,053$52,665
Total Invoice$34,860$48,314
Adjustments for Features-3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,515$48,314

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182010
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$9,100$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3450

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182010
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 Weight3,653 lb.4,594 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested181545%

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