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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: $32,010

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,871

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelForesterForesterTL
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $33,325
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $30,384
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Cargo net 90 90  
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Cargo net 58 58  
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Options (change) 365 365 0
Options (change) 236 236 0
Destination 850 850 615
Total Price $32,010 $35,010 $33,940
Total Invoice $29,871 $32,655 $30,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,309
Model Year201620162006
ModelForesterForesterTL
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4258hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$32,010$35,010$33,940
Adjustments for Features-4,480-4,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,530$30,330$33,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,871$32,655$30,999
Adjustments for Features-4,181-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,690$28,290$30,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year201620162006
ModelForesterForesterTL
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$7,520$7,720$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$4,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,181-4,3650

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162006
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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