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Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,750

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,148

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelOutbackMDXMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $46,565 $54,505
Base Invoice $29,367 $43,098 $50,365
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Universal garage door opener 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000    
AWD   2,000 2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Universal garage door opener 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,823    
AWD   1,830 1,830
Options (change) 3,460 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 3,086 1,830 1,830
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $35,750 $49,460 $57,400
Total Invoice $33,148 $45,823 $53,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,598
Model Year200920142014
ModelOutbackMDXMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,750$49,460$57,400
Adjustments for Features0-5,480-10,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,750$43,980$47,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,390
Total Invoice$33,148$45,823$53,090
Adjustments for Features0-5,077-9,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,148$40,746$43,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,067

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200920142014
ModelOutbackMDXMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50$50
HDMI port  $25
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$6,125$11,605$16,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,480$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,077-9,277

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092014
ModelOutbackMDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in111.0 in
Length188.7 in193.6 in
Width69.7 in77.2 in
Height63.2 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 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
33.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.538.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

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

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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