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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: $35,756

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $6,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920132013
ModelForesterTLTL
TrimTouringBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $35,905 $39,455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Cargo net 68    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Advance Package   5,930 5,930
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Cargo net 44    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Advance Package   5,488 5,488
Options (change) 486 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 314 5,488 5,488
Destination 975 895 895
Total Price $35,756 $42,730 $46,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,021
Model Year201920132013
ModelForesterTLTL
TrimTouringBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,756$42,730$46,280
Adjustments for Features-5,9700-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,786$42,730$44,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year201920132013
ModelForesterTLTL
TrimTouringBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,200$4,230$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2150-2,062

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TL

Model Year20192013
ModelForesterTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length182.1 in194.0 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height67.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested106537%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested106537%

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