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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: $37,022

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,294

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.0XT TouringV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $36,200
Base Invoice $31,569 $34,374
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Remote start 445  
A-Spec Package   0
Advance Package   7,550
AWD   2,000
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Remote start 333  
A-Spec Package   0
Advance Package   7,152
AWD   1,895
Options (change) 2,377 9,550
Options (change) 1,875 9,047
Destination 850 995
Total Price $37,022 $46,745
Total Invoice $34,294 $44,416

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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: $6,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,692
Model Year20162019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.0XT TouringV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,022$46,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,022$43,135
Total Invoice$34,294$44,416
Adjustments for Features0-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,294$40,986

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.0XT TouringV6
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
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
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound $250
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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 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
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$7,845$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,430

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162019
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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested260050%
Total Not Requested264050%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested250047%
Total Not Requested281553%

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