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Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,905

Acura TSX   
Difference: $6,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,630

Acura TSX   
Difference: $5,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,190 $33,795
Base Invoice $25,915 $31,569
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 0 275
Options (change) 0 178
Destination 715 850
Total Price $28,905 $34,920
Total Invoice $26,630 $32,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,855
Model Year20082016
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine205hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$28,905$34,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,905$30,515
Total Invoice$26,630$32,597
Adjustments for Features0-4,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,630$28,485

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,065$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,112

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelTSXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length183.4 in180.9 in
Width69.4 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.274.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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