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Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,695

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,740

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterTL
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $33,325
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $30,384
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Cargo net 46 46  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Cargo net 30 30  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Options (change) 175 316 0
Options (change) 114 205 0
Destination 625 625 615
Total Price $27,695 $28,836 $33,940
Total Invoice $25,740 $26,835 $30,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,597
Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterTL
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4258hp V6
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/45-17
Total Price$27,695$28,836$33,940
Adjustments for Features-9000-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,795$28,836$33,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$25,740$26,835$30,999
Adjustments for Features-8360-498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,904$26,835$30,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterTL
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,720$4,820$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$545
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-498

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.9 in
Length176.6 in189.3 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height65.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft312.5 ft3

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