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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: $31,677

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,318

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,442

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,505 $28,195
Base Invoice $35,391 $26,409
Technology Package 3,730  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 3,420  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 3,730 2,787
Options (change) 3,420 2,338
Destination 760 695
Total Price $42,995 $31,677
Total Invoice $39,571 $29,442

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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: $9,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,348
Model Year20092009
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$42,995$31,677
Adjustments for Features-1,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,060$31,677
Total Invoice$39,571$29,442
Adjustments for Features-1,7810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,790$29,442

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,155$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7810

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelTLForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length195.3 in179.5 in
Width74.0 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.168.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested114052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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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