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Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $370

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,999

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelTLForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,325 $33,095
Base Invoice $30,384 $30,927
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Cargo net   90
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Cargo net   58
Options (change) 0 365
Options (change) 0 236
Destination 615 850
Total Price $33,940 $34,310
Total Invoice $30,999 $32,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,620
Model Year20062015
ModelTLForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$33,940$34,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$30,415
Total Invoice$30,999$32,013
Adjustments for Features0-3,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,999$28,379

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062015
ModelTLForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,590$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,634

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062015
ModelTLForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.9 in
Length189.3 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.574.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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