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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: $36,478

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $10,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020222022
ModelForesterTLXTLX
TrimTouring2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,595 $38,900 $53,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Remote start 455    
A-Spec Package   6,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Remote start 341    
A-Spec Package   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 873 7,250 500
Options (change) 611 0 0
Destination 1,010 1,095 1,095
Total Price $36,478 $47,245 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $583
Model Year202020222022
ModelForesterTLXTLX
TrimTouring2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T10T10
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8710, 17710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$36,478$47,245$55,295
Adjustments for Features-4850-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,993$47,245$51,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,075

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year202020222022
ModelForesterTLXTLX
TrimTouring2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,125$7,640$11,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$0$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-220-79

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20202022
ModelForesterTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in113.0 in
Length182.1 in194.6 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height67.5 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested235060%
Total Not Requested155040%

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