Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2014 Acura TLX Acura TLX 2017
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,164

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,686

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,405

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,161

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.0XT Touring3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $35,450
Base Invoice $30,836 $33,664
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Remote start 436  
Advance Package   7,250
AWD   2,200
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Remote start 328  
Advance Package   6,868
AWD   2,084
Options (change) 3,344 9,450
Options (change) 2,744 8,952
Destination 825 950
Total Price $37,164 $45,850
Total Invoice $34,405 $43,566

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Acura TLX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,075
Model Year20142017
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.0XT Touring3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$37,164$45,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,164$43,655
Total Invoice$34,405$43,566
Adjustments for Features0-2,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,405$41,480

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.0XT Touring3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,785$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,086

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in190.3 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft313.2 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
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 system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested295049%
Total Not Requested304051%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.