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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: $37,747

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,003

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,949

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelTLXTLXForester
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $34,295
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $32,028
Advance Package 7,550    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Remote start     445
Advance Package 7,152    
AWD 1,895 1,895  
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,366
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Remote start     333
Options (change) 9,550 2,000 2,577
Options (change) 9,047 1,895 2,046
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $46,700 $45,750 $37,747
Total Invoice $44,371 $43,471 $34,949

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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: $7,523
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,063
Model Year201820182017
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$37,747
Adjustments for Features-1,430-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,270$45,320$37,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$44,371$43,471$34,949
Adjustments for Features-1,359-4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,012$43,062$34,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182017
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 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$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,359-4090

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
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.3,624 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
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
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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested257593%
Total Not Requested2007%

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