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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: $32,743

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,432

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $29,895
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $27,992
Advance Package 7,550    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Navigation system     1,000
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
Advance Package 7,152    
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Navigation system     888
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Options (change) 9,550 2,000 2,073
Options (change) 9,047 1,895 1,665
Destination 950 950 775
Total Price $46,700 $45,750 $32,743
Total Invoice $44,371 $43,471 $30,432

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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: $7,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,554
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.5 XT Touring
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, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$46,700$45,750$32,743
Adjustments for Features-6,720-5,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,980$40,030$32,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$44,371$43,471$30,432
Adjustments for Features-6,385-5,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,986$38,036$30,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.5 XT Touring
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
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500  
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$150 
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 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 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 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,105$12,105$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,720$5,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,385-5,4350

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested237545%
Total Not Requested294055%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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