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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: $31,454

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,297

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelTLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,991 $26,409
Navigation system 2,500 1,800
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system 2,292 1,650
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 2,500 2,564
Options (change) 2,292 2,193
Destination 715 695
Total Price $36,940 $31,454
Total Invoice $33,998 $29,297

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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: $6,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,567
Model Year20082009
ModelTLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,940$31,454
Adjustments for Features0-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$30,524
Total Invoice$33,998$29,297
Adjustments for Features0-866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$28,431

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelTLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,540$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-866

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelTLForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.0 in
Length189.3 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,483 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.568.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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