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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: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $2,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $1,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelForesterILX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $28,100
Base Invoice $30,927 $26,701
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Technology Plus Package   5,000
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Technology Plus Package   4,737
Options (change) 2,208 5,000
Options (change) 1,840 4,737
Destination 850 965
Total Price $36,153 $34,065
Total Invoice $33,617 $32,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,301
Model Year20152018
ModelForesterILX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8S8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,153$34,065
Adjustments for Features-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,448$34,065
Total Invoice$33,617$32,403
Adjustments for Features-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,102$32,403

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterILX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed automated manual $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,210$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterILX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in181.9 in
Width70.7 in70.6 in
Height66.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested277559%
Total Not Requested191541%

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