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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: $30,518

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $3,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelForesterILX
TrimPremium2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $27,900
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Technology Package   5,000
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Technology Package   4,694
Options (change) 2,113 5,000
Options (change) 1,682 4,694
Destination 1,010 940
Total Price $30,518 $33,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,835
Model Year20202016
ModelForesterILX
TrimPremium2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTS8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,518$33,840
Adjustments for Features0-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,518$33,435

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20202016
ModelForesterILX
TrimPremium2.4L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed automated manual $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,000$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-382

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20202016
ModelForesterILX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length182.1 in181.9 in
Width71.5 in70.6 in
Height67.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested182582%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.4L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
App support0Yes
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 sufaces450No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested210045%
Total Not Requested259055%

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