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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: $29,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182022
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringType S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $66,700
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Remote start 455  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Remote start 341  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Options (change) 1,103 0
Options (change) 760 0
Destination 915 1,195
Total Price $38,108 $67,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,240
Model Year20182022
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringType S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18275/40-21
Total Price$38,108$67,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,108$63,090

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182022
ModelForesterMDX
Trim2.0XT TouringType S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
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$7,075$11,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-85

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182022
ModelForesterMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.8 in
Length180.9 in198.4 in
Width70.7 in78.7 in
Height66.4 in67.1 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in60.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.439.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft371.4 ft3

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