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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: $38,108

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,350

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $36,090
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $33,675
Advance Package 7,550    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Remote start     455
Advance Package 7,152    
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Remote start     341
Options (change) 9,550 2,000 1,103
Options (change) 9,047 1,895 760
Destination 950 950 915
Total Price $46,700 $45,750 $38,108
Total Invoice $44,371 $43,471 $35,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,734
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT9T9CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$46,700$45,750$38,108
Adjustments for Features-1,355-3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,345$45,395$38,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$44,371$43,471$35,350
Adjustments for Features-1,287-3370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,084$43,134$35,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Backup collision intervention  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$9,455$8,455$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,287-3370

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelTLXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length191.7 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315059%
Total Not Requested216541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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