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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: $31,677

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,203

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,442

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $39,255
Base Invoice $26,409 $36,812
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 82  
iPod integration 223  
Cargo net 46  
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800  
Technology Package   3,730
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 54  
iPod integration 145  
Cargo net 30  
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650  
Technology Package   3,452
Options (change) 2,787 3,730
Options (change) 2,338 3,452
Destination 695 895
Total Price $31,677 $43,880
Total Invoice $29,442 $41,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,243
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,879
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4305hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$31,677$43,880
Adjustments for Features0-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,677$41,920
Total Invoice$29,442$41,159
Adjustments for Features0-1,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,442$39,321

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,220$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,838

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in194.0 in
Width70.1 in74.0 in
Height65.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested114052%

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