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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: $30,279

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,661

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,254

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelForesterForesterForesterTL
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $33,325
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $30,384
Navigation system 1,100     2,000
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Cargo net 87 87 87  
Navigation system 975     1,821
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128  
Cargo net 56 56 56  
Options (change) 1,459 359 359 2,000
Options (change) 1,207 232 232 1,821
Destination 825 825 825 615
Total Price $30,279 $31,179 $34,179 $35,940
Total Invoice $28,254 $29,108 $31,893 $32,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,006
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,687
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelForesterForesterForesterTL
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4258hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$30,279$31,179$34,179$35,940
Adjustments for Features-3,345-3,545-3,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,934$27,634$30,434$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,254$29,108$31,893$32,820
Adjustments for Features-3,121-3,310-3,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,133$25,798$28,398$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$3,265$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year2014201420142006
ModelForesterForesterForesterTL
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,035$7,235$7,435$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,345$3,545$3,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,121-3,310-3,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20142006
ModelForesterTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length180.9 in189.3 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height66.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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