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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: $30,301

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,994

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelTLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,625 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,677 $26,116
4-speed automatic   1,000
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   909
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 0 1,761
Options (change) 0 1,448
Destination 670 645
Total Price $34,295 $30,301
Total Invoice $31,347 $28,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,771
Model Year20072008
ModelTLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,295$30,301
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,295$29,621
Total Invoice$31,347$28,209
Adjustments for Features0-633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,347$27,576

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelTLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,790$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-633

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelTLForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in99.4 in
Length189.3 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height56.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,483 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.557.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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