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Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,423

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182022
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $38,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Technology Package   4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
AWD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Technology Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
AWD   0
Options (change) 418 6,500
Options (change) 270 0
Destination 915 1,095
Total Price $37,423 $46,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,775
Model Year20182022
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4272hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,423$46,495
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,423$46,080

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182022
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Alexa integration $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,100$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182022
ModelForesterTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.0 in
Length180.9 in194.6 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height66.4 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,926 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft313.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
ELS, 550W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215081%
Total Not Requested50019%

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