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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: $32,646

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,356

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,455 $29,995
Base Invoice $36,998 $28,084
Technology Package 3,730  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Navigation system   1,600
Technology Package 3,452  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 3,730 1,926
Options (change) 3,452 1,547
Destination 895 725
Total Price $44,080 $32,646
Total Invoice $41,345 $30,356

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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: $10,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,892
Model Year20132011
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$44,080$32,646
Adjustments for Features-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,910$32,646
Total Invoice$41,345$30,356
Adjustments for Features-1,0970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,248$30,356

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 release, second row seats $50
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$6,430$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0970

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
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
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100052%
Total Not Requested94048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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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