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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: $30,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,179

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $35,320
Base Invoice $26,116 $33,240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
AWD   2,200
Technology Package   4,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
AWD   2,066
Technology Package   3,807
Options (change) 1,715 6,255
Options (change) 1,418 5,873
Destination 645 940
Total Price $30,255 $42,515
Total Invoice $28,179 $40,053

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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: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,471
Model Year20082016
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionA4T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$30,255$42,515
Adjustments for Features0-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$36,780
Total Invoice$28,179$40,053
Adjustments for Features0-5,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,179$34,650

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,270$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,403

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in190.3 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,748 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90024%
Total Not Requested279076%

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