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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: $29,590

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,533

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $36,200
Base Invoice $26,005 $34,374
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
AWD   2,000
Technology Package   3,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 728  
AWD   1,895
Technology Package   3,505
Options (change) 1,070 5,700
Options (change) 903 5,400
Destination 625 995
Total Price $29,590 $42,895
Total Invoice $27,533 $40,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,385
Model Year20062019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionA4T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-18
Total Price$29,590$42,895
Adjustments for Features0-8,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$34,635
Total Invoice$27,533$40,769
Adjustments for Features0-7,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,533$32,918

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,195$14,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,851

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062019
ModelForesterTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in191.7 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested209070%

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