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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: $36,153

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222015
ModelTLXForester
Trim2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $33,095
A-Spec Package 6,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
AWD 2,000  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
A-Spec Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
AWD 0  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 9,250 2,208
Options (change) 0 1,840
Destination 1,095 850
Total Price $49,245 $36,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,615
Model Year20222015
ModelTLXForester
Trim2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT10CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$49,245$36,153
Adjustments for Features-4,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,065$36,153

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20222015
ModelTLXForester
Trim2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Alexa integration$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Road sign information$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$11,790$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-930

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20222015
ModelTLXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in103.9 in
Length194.6 in180.9 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height56.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,926 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.574.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested192549%
Total Not Requested197551%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested753%

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