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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: $33,393

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,457

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,921

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelForesterTLXTLX
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $28,084 $34,374 $40,626
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Navigation system 1,600    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Remote start 432    
Technology Package   3,700  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Navigation system 1,335    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Remote start 324    
Technology Package   3,505  
AWD   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 2,673 5,700 2,000
Options (change) 2,112 5,400 1,895
Destination 725 950 950
Total Price $33,393 $42,850 $45,750
Total Invoice $30,921 $40,724 $43,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,812
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,388
Model Year201120182018
ModelForesterTLXTLX
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,393$42,850$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-4,645-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,393$38,205$39,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$30,921$40,724$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-4,415-5,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,921$36,309$37,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,561

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201120182018
ModelForesterTLXTLX
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,835$11,480$12,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,645$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,415-5,601

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20112018
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155052%
Total Not Requested144048%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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