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Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,749

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $346

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,708

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelForesterILX
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $29,200
Base Invoice $26,409 $27,507
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 223  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 340  
iPod integration 145  
Options (change) 859 0
Options (change) 604 0
Destination 695 895
Total Price $29,749 $30,095
Total Invoice $27,708 $28,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,026
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,190
Model Year20092014
ModelForesterILX
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,749$30,095
Adjustments for Features-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,069$30,095
Total Invoice$27,708$28,402
Adjustments for Features-2,4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,212$28,402

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterILX
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$5,795$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterILX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in179.1 in
Width70.1 in70.6 in
Height65.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,978 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft312.4 ft3

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