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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: $35,573

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,163

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,255 $34,295
Base Invoice $36,812 $32,028
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Options (change) 0 403
Options (change) 0 260
Destination 895 875
Total Price $40,150 $35,573
Total Invoice $37,707 $33,163

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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: $7,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,583
Model Year20122017
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,150$35,573
Adjustments for Features0-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,150$32,313
Total Invoice$37,707$33,163
Adjustments for Features0-3,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,707$30,124

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,940$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,039

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelTLForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length194.0 in180.9 in
Width74.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.174.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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