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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: $32,116

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,354

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,979

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelForesterTL
Trim2.5 XT TouringSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $38,855
Base Invoice $28,084 $36,112
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo net 48  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Technology Package   3,730
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Cargo net 31  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Technology Package   3,420
Options (change) 1,326 3,730
Options (change) 1,100 3,420
Destination 795 885
Total Price $32,116 $43,470
Total Invoice $29,979 $40,417

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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: $10,484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,629
Model Year20132011
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)?, 7440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$32,116$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,116$42,600
Total Invoice$29,979$40,417
Adjustments for Features0-809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,979$39,608

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132011
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
Traffic information$25 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$5,360$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-809

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132011
ModelForesterTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length169.5 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
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 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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested109050%

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