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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: $30,177

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,173

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,455 $28,495
Base Invoice $36,998 $26,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 0 987
Options (change) 0 688
Destination 895 695
Total Price $40,350 $30,177
Total Invoice $37,893 $28,090

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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: $9,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,892
Model Year20132010
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 880, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,350$30,177
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,380$30,177
Total Invoice$37,893$28,090
Adjustments for Features-9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,982$28,090

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,390$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9110

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
ModelTLForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length194.0 in179.5 in
Width74.0 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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