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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: $37,747

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,949

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.0XT TouringV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $36,200
Base Invoice $32,028 $34,374
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
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 1,366  
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) 2,577 9,550
Options (change) 2,046 9,047
Destination 875 995
Total Price $37,747 $46,745
Total Invoice $34,949 $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: $7,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,108
Model Year20172019
ModelForesterTLX
Trim2.0XT TouringV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,747$46,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,747$45,315
Total Invoice$34,949$44,416
Adjustments for Features0-1,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,949$43,057

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20172019
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
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
Backup collision intervention$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$7,775$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,359

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20172019
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested257593%
Total Not Requested2007%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested315060%
Total Not Requested209040%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315059%
Total Not Requested216541%

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