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Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,795

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $78

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,856

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelForesterForesterILXILXILX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0L2.4LHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $26,900 $29,200 $28,900
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $25,378 $27,507 $27,229
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Options (change) 353 536 0 0 0
Options (change) 230 349 0 0 0
Destination 625 625 895 895 895
Total Price $27,873 $29,056 $27,795 $30,095 $29,795
Total Invoice $25,856 $26,979 $26,273 $28,402 $28,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,102
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,488
Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelForesterForesterILXILXILX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0L2.4LHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4150hp I4201hp I4111hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5T5M6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7360, 7360, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/45-17215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,873$29,056$27,795$30,095$29,795
Adjustments for Features-2,530-1,655-1,350-1,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,343$27,401$26,445$28,720$29,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$2,275$3,350
Total Invoice$25,856$26,979$26,273$28,402$28,124
Adjustments for Features-2,347-1,537-1,276-1,2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,509$25,442$24,997$27,104$28,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0$2,107$3,127

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20062006201420142014
ModelForesterForesterILXILXILX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0L2.4LHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,045$7,170$6,865$6,890$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$1,655$1,350$1,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,347-1,537-1,276-1,2980

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterILX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in179.1 in
Width68.3 in70.6 in
Height65.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,911 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in50.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.4 ft3

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