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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: $35,048

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,302

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelForesterTL
Trim2.0XT TouringSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $39,455
Base Invoice $31,569 $36,998
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo net 90  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo net 58  
Options (change) 403 0
Options (change) 260 0
Destination 850 895
Total Price $35,048 $40,350
Total Invoice $32,679 $37,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,594
Model Year20162013
ModelForesterTL
Trim2.0XT TouringSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4305hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,048$40,350
Adjustments for Features-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,568$40,350
Total Invoice$32,679$37,893
Adjustments for Features-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,299$37,893

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162013
ModelForesterTL
Trim2.0XT TouringSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Total Value of Features$7,470$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162013
ModelForesterTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in194.0 in
Width70.7 in74.0 in
Height66.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.1 ft3

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