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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: $32,646

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,549

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,356

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelForesterTL
Trim2.5 XT TouringSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $38,655
Base Invoice $28,084 $35,929
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo net 48  
Navigation system 1,600  
Technology Package   3,730
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo net 31  
Navigation system 1,335  
Technology Package   3,420
Options (change) 1,926 3,730
Options (change) 1,547 3,420
Destination 725 810
Total Price $32,646 $43,195
Total Invoice $30,356 $40,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,504
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,831
Model Year20112010
ModelForesterTL
Trim2.5 XT TouringSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4305hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$32,646$43,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,646$42,150
Total Invoice$30,356$40,159
Adjustments for Features0-972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,356$39,187

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112010
ModelForesterTL
Trim2.5 XT TouringSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,285$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-972

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112010
ModelForesterTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in195.3 in
Width70.1 in74.0 in
Height65.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested119054%

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