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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: $32,598

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,052

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,325

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelTLXForester
Trim3.52.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,450 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,664 $28,084
AWD 2,200  
Technology Package 4,050  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Navigation system   1,600
AWD 2,084  
Technology Package 3,836  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 6,250 1,878
Options (change) 5,920 1,516
Destination 950 725
Total Price $42,650 $32,598
Total Invoice $40,534 $30,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,030
Model Year20172011
ModelTLXForester
Trim3.52.5 XT Touring
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$32,598
Adjustments for Features-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,305$32,598
Total Invoice$40,534$30,325
Adjustments for Features-3,1790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,355$30,325

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
ModelTLXForester
Trim3.52.5 XT Touring
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$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 
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
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 
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$9,630$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1790

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested155042%
Total Not Requested214058%

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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