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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: $27,785

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,909

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelForesterForesterILX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $27,900
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $26,275
Satellite radio 445 445  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Premium Package     2,000
Satellite radio 334 334  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Premium Package     1,878
Options (change) 445 715 2,000
Options (change) 334 509 1,878
Destination 645 645 940
Total Price $27,785 $29,255 $30,840
Total Invoice $25,909 $27,270 $29,093

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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: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,417
Model Year200820082016
ModelForesterForesterILX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionA4M5S8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$27,785$29,255$30,840
Adjustments for Features-6150-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,170$29,255$29,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$25,909$27,270$29,093
Adjustments for Features-5730-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,336$27,270$27,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Model Year200820082016
ModelForesterForesterILX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,860$6,245$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments-5730-1,340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterILX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in181.9 in
Width68.3 in70.6 in
Height65.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in50.3 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 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.4L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
App support0No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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