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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: $21,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,148

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelOutbackMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $54,650
Base Invoice $29,367 $51,284
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Navigation system 2,000  
AWD   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Navigation system 1,823  
AWD   1,874
Options (change) 3,460 2,000
Options (change) 3,086 1,874
Destination 695 995
Total Price $35,750 $57,645
Total Invoice $33,148 $54,153

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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: $10,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,549
Model Year20092018
ModelOutbackMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4290hp I6
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-20
Total Price$35,750$57,645
Adjustments for Features0-11,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,750$46,515
Total Invoice$33,148$54,153
Adjustments for Features0-10,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,148$43,697

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092018
ModelOutbackMDX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Display key $50
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$6,275$17,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,456

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092018
ModelOutbackMDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in111.0 in
Length188.7 in196.2 in
Width69.7 in77.2 in
Height63.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,215 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 ft315.0 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 Advance

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

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