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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: $32,068

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,692

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,310 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,359 $28,084
Technology Package 3,100  
3.5L V6 5,540  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Technology Package 2,843  
3.5L V6 5,080  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 8,640 1,278
Options (change) 7,923 1,069
Destination 810 795
Total Price $38,760 $32,068
Total Invoice $36,092 $29,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,867
Model Year20102013
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,760$32,068
Adjustments for Features0-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,760$30,223
Total Invoice$36,092$29,948
Adjustments for Features0-1,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,092$28,225

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Power release, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelTSXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.6 in103.0 in
Length186.2 in169.5 in
Width72.5 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 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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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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