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Subaru Forester vs. Acura ZDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Acura ZDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,831

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,184

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,762

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterZDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $46,120
Base Invoice $26,409 $42,691
iPod integration 223  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 145  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 340  
Options (change) 941 0
Options (change) 658 0
Destination 695 895
Total Price $29,831 $47,015
Total Invoice $27,762 $43,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ZDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,289
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,140
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterZDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-19
Total Price$29,831$47,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,831$44,120
Total Invoice$27,762$43,586
Adjustments for Features0-2,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,762$40,902

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterZDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather accent trim $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,195$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,684

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterZDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in192.4 in
Width70.1 in78.5 in
Height65.9 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft355.8 ft3

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