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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: $33,873

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $1,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120202020
ModelTSXForesterForester
TrimBaseLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,960 $31,095 $34,595
Technology Package 3,650    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Navigation system   1,350  
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Technology Package 3,347    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Navigation system   1,156  
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Options (change) 3,650 1,768 418
Options (change) 3,347 1,426 270
Destination 885 1,010 1,010
Total Price $35,495 $33,873 $36,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,049
Model Year201120202020
ModelTSXForesterForester
TrimBaseLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)460, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,495$33,873$36,023
Adjustments for Features0-2,285-6,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,495$31,588$29,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120202020
ModelTSXForesterForester
TrimBaseLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,905$6,190$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,285$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-164-225

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112020
ModelTSXForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in105.1 in
Length189.2 in182.1 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.5 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
ELS, 460W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested61533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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