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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: $31,931

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,964

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $36,200
Base Invoice $26,707 $34,374
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 82  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
AWD   2,000
Technology Package   3,700
Navigation system 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 54  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
AWD   1,895
Technology Package   3,505
Options (change) 2,741 5,700
Options (change) 2,159 5,400
Destination 695 995
Total Price $31,931 $42,895
Total Invoice $29,561 $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: $5,229
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,757
Model Year20102019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionT4T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$31,931$42,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,931$37,160
Total Invoice$29,561$40,769
Adjustments for Features0-5,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$35,318

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20102019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
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
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
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
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$5,945$11,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,451

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20102019
ModelForesterTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in191.7 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested124041%

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