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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: $32,068

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $35,320
Base Invoice $28,084 $33,240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Technology Package   4,055
AWD   2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Technology Package   3,807
AWD   2,066
Options (change) 1,278 6,255
Options (change) 1,069 5,873
Destination 795 940
Total Price $32,068 $42,515
Total Invoice $29,948 $40,053

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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: $7,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,119
Model Year20132016
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionT4T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,068$42,515
Adjustments for Features0-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,068$39,345
Total Invoice$29,948$40,053
Adjustments for Features0-2,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,948$37,067

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20132016
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.5
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
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 release, second row seats$50 
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$6,360$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,986

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20132016
ModelForesterTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length169.5 in190.3 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,748 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested165045%
Total Not Requested204055%

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