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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: $32,116

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,089

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,979

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelTLForester
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,580 $29,995
Base Invoice $37,113 $28,084
Technology Package 3,730  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Technology Package 3,452  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 3,730 1,326
Options (change) 3,452 1,100
Destination 895 795
Total Price $44,205 $32,116
Total Invoice $41,460 $29,979

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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: $11,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,548
Model Year20142013
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, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$44,205$32,116
Adjustments for Features-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,210$32,116
Total Invoice$41,460$29,979
Adjustments for Features-9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,527$29,979

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
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 
Traffic information $25
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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$6,330$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9330

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142013
ModelTLForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length194.0 in169.5 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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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
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested109050%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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