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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: $37,423

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222018
ModelTLXForester
Trim2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $36,090
Technology Package 4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
AWD 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Technology Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
AWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 6,500 418
Options (change) 0 270
Destination 1,095 915
Total Price $46,495 $37,423

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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: $8,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,775
Model Year20222018
ModelTLXForester
Trim2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT10CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$46,495$37,423
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,080$37,423

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20222018
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Rear spoiler $200
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,515$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-100

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20222018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
ELS, 550W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215081%
Total Not Requested50019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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