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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: $32,063

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,787

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,736

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $28,195
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $26,409
Technology Package 3,700    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     82
iPod integration     223
Remote start     432
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
Technology Package 3,505    
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     54
iPod integration     145
Remote start     324
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 5,700 2,000 3,173
Options (change) 5,400 1,895 2,632
Destination 950 950 695
Total Price $42,850 $45,750 $32,063
Total Invoice $40,724 $43,471 $29,736

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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: $5,102
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,585
Model Year201820182009
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$42,850$45,750$32,063
Adjustments for Features-5,685-6,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,165$38,815$32,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$40,724$43,471$29,736
Adjustments for Features-5,403-6,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,321$36,881$29,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182009
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
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$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
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 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$11,780$13,030$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,685$6,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,403-6,5900

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelTLXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length191.7 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,765 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
14.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
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 system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested124041%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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