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Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,931

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,719

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelTLXForester
Trim3.52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,450 $28,495
Base Invoice $33,664 $26,707
Technology Package 4,050  
AWD 2,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   1,800
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Technology Package 3,836  
AWD 2,084  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,501
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 6,250 2,741
Options (change) 5,920 2,159
Destination 950 695
Total Price $42,650 $31,931
Total Invoice $40,534 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,684
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,138
Model Year20172010
ModelTLXForester
Trim3.52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT9T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$42,650$31,931
Adjustments for Features-4,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,615$31,931
Total Invoice$40,534$29,561
Adjustments for Features-3,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,699$29,561

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172010
ModelTLXForester
Trim3.52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,830$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8350

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172010
ModelTLXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length190.3 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.268.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175047%
Total Not Requested194053%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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