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Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $403

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556

Acura TSX   
Difference: $711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,190 $28,195
Base Invoice $25,915 $26,409
Navigation system 2,100 1,800
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system 1,926 1,650
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 2,100 2,518
Options (change) 1,926 2,163
Destination 715 695
Total Price $31,005 $31,408
Total Invoice $28,556 $29,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $831
Model Year20082009
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine205hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,005$31,408
Adjustments for Features0-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$29,753
Total Invoice$28,556$29,267
Adjustments for Features0-1,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,556$27,725

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,890$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,542

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelTSXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length183.4 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.268.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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