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Acura NSX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura NSX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,679

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $135,621

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $125,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelNSXForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $156,000 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $144,881 $26,094 $27,992
Technology Package 2,800    
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Satellite radio 500    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 3,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Navigation system   1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener   93 93
Obstacle detection, rear   363 363
Rear spoiler   368  
Technology Package 2,557    
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,370    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 639    
Satellite radio 457    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 2,740    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Navigation system   888 888
Universal garage door opener   61 61
Obstacle detection, rear   272 272
Rear spoiler   276  
Options (change) 8,500 2,009 1,641
Options (change) 7,763 1,617 1,341
Destination 1,800 775 775
Total Price $166,300 $30,679 $32,311
Total Invoice $154,444 $28,486 $30,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $132,231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122,810
Model Year201820122012
ModelNSXForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine500hp V6 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS9T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$166,300$30,679$32,311
Adjustments for Features-3,3900-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$162,910$30,679$32,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457
Total Invoice$154,444$28,486$30,108
Adjustments for Features-3,1480-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$151,296$28,486$29,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,459

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Features Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820122012
ModelNSXForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed automated manual$1400  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, front$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,175$6,785$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1480-163

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Specifications Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
ModelNSXForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.0 in
Length176.0 in179.5 in
Width76.4 in70.1 in
Height47.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.468.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura NSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 580W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52536%
Total Not Requested95064%
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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