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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: $36,964

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,886

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,275

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterTLXTLX
Trim2.0XT TouringV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $30,836 $34,374 $40,626
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Universal garage door opener 74    
Door sill trim plates 36    
Remote start 436    
Technology Package   3,700  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Universal garage door opener 48    
Door sill trim plates 23    
Remote start 328    
Technology Package   3,505  
AWD   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 3,144 5,700 2,000
Options (change) 2,614 5,400 1,895
Destination 825 950 950
Total Price $36,964 $42,850 $45,750
Total Invoice $34,275 $40,724 $43,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,767
Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterTLXTLX
Trim2.0XT TouringV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,964$42,850$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,770-3,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,964$41,080$42,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$34,275$40,724$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-1,682-2,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,275$39,042$40,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,559

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterTLXTLX
Trim2.0XT TouringV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Lane keeping assist $400$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$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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$8,060$9,830$11,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,682-2,870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in191.7 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,765 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.3 ft3

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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 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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167556%
Total Not Requested131544%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

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

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