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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: $37,285

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $20,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,540

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $19,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackMDX
Trim3.6R LimitedAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $54,650
Base Invoice $30,860 $51,284
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Remote start 450  
AWD   2,000
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Remote start 337  
AWD   1,874
Options (change) 3,440 2,000
Options (change) 2,830 1,874
Destination 850 995
Total Price $37,285 $57,645
Total Invoice $34,540 $54,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,375
Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackMDX
Trim3.6R LimitedAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6290hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$37,285$57,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,285$51,005
Total Invoice$34,540$54,153
Adjustments for Features0-6,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,540$47,915

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackMDX
Trim3.6R LimitedAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Display key $50
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
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
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
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
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$5,965$12,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,238

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackMDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in111.0 in
Length189.6 in196.2 in
Width72.4 in77.2 in
Height66.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,215 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.538.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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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