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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: $32,863

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $36,200
Base Invoice $28,084 $34,374
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
A-Spec Package   0
AWD   2,000
Technology Package   3,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
A-Spec Package   0
AWD   1,895
Technology Package   3,505
Options (change) 2,073 5,700
Options (change) 1,665 5,400
Destination 795 995
Total Price $32,863 $42,895
Total Invoice $30,544 $40,769

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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: $4,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,788
Model Year20132019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionT4T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$32,863$42,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,863$37,175
Total Invoice$30,544$40,769
Adjustments for Features0-5,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,544$35,332

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20132019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.5 XT TouringV6
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $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
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 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
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,185$11,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,437

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20132019
ModelForesterTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length169.5 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
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 V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested237545%
Total Not Requested286555%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested134045%

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