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Acura ILX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,958

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $2,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelILXForester
Trim2.4LPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,990 $27,795
Technology Package 5,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Eyesight Package   1,695
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Technology Package 4,736  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Eyesight Package   1,412
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 5,000 2,113
Options (change) 4,736 1,682
Destination 950 1,050
Total Price $33,940 $30,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,166
Model Year20172021
ModelILXForester
Trim2.4LPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionS8CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$33,940$30,958
Adjustments for Features-4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,535$30,958

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
ModelILXForester
Trim2.4LPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,405$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3850

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
ModelILXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length181.9 in182.1 in
Width70.6 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.4L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested210045%
Total Not Requested259055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested182582%
Total Not Requested40018%

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