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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: $37,915

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $18,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,239

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $17,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelOutbackOutbackMDX
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $38,195 $53,230
Base Invoice $32,696 $35,635 $49,506
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595    
Remote start 450 450  
AWD     2,000
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331    
Remote start 337 337  
AWD     1,857
Options (change) 2,045 450 2,000
Options (change) 1,668 337 1,857
Destination 875 875 940
Total Price $37,915 $39,520 $56,170
Total Invoice $35,239 $36,847 $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: $14,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,288
Model Year201720172016
ModelOutbackOutbackMDX
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$37,915$39,520$56,170
Adjustments for Features0-290-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,915$39,230$52,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$0
Total Invoice$35,239$36,847$52,303
Adjustments for Features0-270-3,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,239$36,577$48,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,338$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201720172016
ModelOutbackOutbackMDX
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Display key  $50
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector $40 
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription $400 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,525$6,815$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-270-3,776

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20172016
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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested270086%
Total Not Requested45014%

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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