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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: $31,996

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,944

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,867

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelTLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $29,895
Base Invoice $30,991 $27,992
Navigation system 2,500 1,000
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system 2,292 888
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Options (change) 2,500 1,326
Options (change) 2,292 1,100
Destination 715 775
Total Price $36,940 $31,996
Total Invoice $33,998 $29,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,993
Model Year20082012
ModelTLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,940$31,996
Adjustments for Features0-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$30,001
Total Invoice$33,998$29,867
Adjustments for Features0-1,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$28,005

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelTLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
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
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$3,715$5,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,862

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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