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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: $31,761

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $12,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2022202220112011
ModelTLXTLXForesterForester
Trim2.0TType S2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $53,700 $27,995 $29,995
Technology Package 4,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Rear spoiler     368  
Remote start     432 432
Navigation system     1,600 1,600
Technology Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Rear spoiler     276  
Remote start     324 324
Navigation system     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 4,500 500 3,041 2,673
Options (change) 0 0 2,388 2,112
Destination 1,095 1,095 725 725
Total Price $44,495 $55,295 $31,761 $33,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,379
Model Year2022202220112011
ModelTLXTLXForesterForester
Trim2.0TType S2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4355hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT10T10T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13710, 17140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$44,495$55,295$31,761$33,393
Adjustments for Features-3,630-8,8550-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,865$46,440$31,761$33,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,575$0$1,457

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2022202220112011
ModelTLXTLXForesterForester
Trim2.0TType S2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$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  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Hood scoop   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Alexa integration$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Road sign information$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
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 release, second row seats  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,115$15,340$6,485$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$8,855$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-89-1750-162

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20222011
ModelTLXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in103.0 in
Length194.6 in179.5 in
Width75.2 in70.1 in
Height56.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.568.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
ELS, 550W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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%

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

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