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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: $34,215

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,916

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,455 $32,995
Base Invoice $36,998 $30,836
Technology Package 3,730  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo net   87
Technology Package 3,452  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo net   56
Options (change) 3,730 395
Options (change) 3,452 255
Destination 895 825
Total Price $44,080 $34,215
Total Invoice $41,345 $31,916

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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: $9,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,293
Model Year20132014
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$44,080$34,215
Adjustments for Features-1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,935$34,215
Total Invoice$41,345$31,916
Adjustments for Features-1360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,209$31,916

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
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 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
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
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$6,630$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1360

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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
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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested81542%

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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