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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: $31,631

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,389

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,412

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,160 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,822 $26,409
Technology Package 3,100  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 2,843  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 3,100 2,741
Options (change) 2,843 2,308
Destination 760 695
Total Price $33,020 $31,631
Total Invoice $30,425 $29,412

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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: $2,269
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,831
Model Year20092009
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,020$31,631
Adjustments for Features0-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$30,751
Total Invoice$30,425$29,412
Adjustments for Features0-818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,425$28,594

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,490$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-818

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelTSXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.6 in103.0 in
Length186.2 in179.5 in
Width72.5 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,488 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.668.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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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