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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: $30,516

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $6,279

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,481

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320072007
ModelForesterForesterTLTL
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $33,625 $38,125
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $30,677 $34,774
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 2,500  
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Cargo net 48 48    
Navigation system 888 888 2,276  
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Cargo net 31 31    
Options (change) 1,326 1,326 2,500 0
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 2,276 0
Destination 795 795 670 670
Total Price $30,516 $32,116 $36,795 $38,795
Total Invoice $28,481 $29,979 $33,623 $35,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,957
Model Year2013201320072007
ModelForesterForesterTLTL
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$30,516$32,116$36,795$38,795
Adjustments for Features-1,945-2,2450-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,571$29,871$36,795$38,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0$1,900
Total Invoice$28,481$29,979$33,623$35,444
Adjustments for Features-1,815-2,0960-91
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,666$27,883$33,623$35,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,217$0$1,730

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year2013201320072007
ModelForesterForesterTLTL
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,310$5,610$3,365$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$2,245$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,815-2,0960-91

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132007
ModelForesterTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.9 in
Length169.5 in189.3 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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