2019 Acura MDX vs. 2020 Subaru Outback

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What is the main difference between MDX and Outback?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, cargo volume, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2020 Subaru Outback, which is $17,655 less than the base MSRP of the 2019 Acura MDX. Also, the 2019 MDX has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2020 Outback gets 5.5 more mpg. In addition, the body structure of MDX is slightly larger than that of the Outback. And then, you'll seat two more passengers in the Acura MDX than in the Subaru Outback. It also has a 10.9 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, All Wheel
MSRP
MSRP
$46,300
$26,645
Engine
Engine
3.5 L/212
2.5 L/152
Horsepower
Horsepower
290 hp
182 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
19 MPG
26 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
25 - 26 MPG
33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
21 - 22 MPG
29 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
77.7 in
73 in
Length
Length
196.2 in
191.3 in
Height
Height
67.4 in
66.4 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111 in
108.1 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
105.9 ft2
97 ft2
Seats
Seats
6 - 7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.1 in
37.7 - 40.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
42.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.1 in
58.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.3 in
39.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.5 in
39.5 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
57.4 in

Costs

2019 Acura MDX

2020 Subaru Outback

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,300
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$469 (2019 Acura MDX FWD)
$214 (2020 Subaru Outback CVT)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$22,933 - $23,183
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