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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $27,895
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $26,116
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Technology Package 3,700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Technology Package 3,505    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 5,700 2,000 2,068
Options (change) 5,400 1,895 1,648
Destination 950 950 645
Total Price $42,850 $45,750 $30,608
Total Invoice $40,724 $43,471 $28,409

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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: $5,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,439
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$42,850$45,750$30,608
Adjustments for Features-7,235-8,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,615$37,265$30,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$40,724$43,471$28,409
Adjustments for Features-6,876-8,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,848$35,409$28,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,561$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
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 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,855$15,105$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,235$8,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,876-8,0620

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelTLXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length191.7 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested209070%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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