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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: $31,797

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,520

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,985 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,084 $26,409
Technology Package 3,650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 3,378  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 3,650 2,907
Options (change) 3,378 2,416
Destination 895 695
Total Price $36,530 $31,797
Total Invoice $34,357 $29,520

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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: $5,073
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,153
Model Year20142009
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)460, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,530$31,797
Adjustments for Features0-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,530$31,457
Total Invoice$34,357$29,520
Adjustments for Features0-316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,357$29,204

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
ModelTSXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel 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$4,630$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-316

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
ModelTSXForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in103.0 in
Length189.2 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,795 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 Headroom36.9 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		31.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
ELS, 460W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85045%
Total Not Requested104055%

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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