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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: $37,785

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $13,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,990

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $13,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelOutbackMDXMDX
Trim3.6R LimitedTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,395 $47,440 $53,230
Base Invoice $31,227 $44,130 $49,506
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795    
Remote start 450    
AcuraWatch Plus Package   1,200  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663    
Remote start 337    
AcuraWatch Plus Package   1,114  
AWD   1,857 1,857
Options (change) 3,540 3,200 2,000
Options (change) 2,913 2,971 1,857
Destination 850 940 940
Total Price $37,785 $51,580 $56,170
Total Invoice $34,990 $48,041 $52,303

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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: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,695
Model Year201620162016
ModelOutbackMDXMDX
Trim3.6R LimitedTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$37,785$51,580$56,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,785$49,050$51,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,465
Total Invoice$34,990$48,041$52,303
Adjustments for Features0-2,356-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,990$45,685$47,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,283

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201620162016
ModelOutbackMDXMDX
Trim3.6R LimitedTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Display key  $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote start$150 $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 
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$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$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$6,325$8,855$10,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,356-4,335

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162016
ModelOutbackMDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in111.0 in
Length189.6 in193.6 in
Width72.4 in77.2 in
Height66.1 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,195 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 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.5 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 in36.5 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 in27.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft314.8 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
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
AcuraWatch Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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