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Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX 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 TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $30,960
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,872
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Options (change) 487 715 0
Options (change) 362 509 0
Destination 645 645 885
Total Price $27,827 $29,255 $31,845
Total Invoice $25,937 $27,270 $29,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,413
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,254
Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4224hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,827$29,255$31,845
Adjustments for Features-6400-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,187$29,255$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$25,937$27,270$29,757
Adjustments for Features-5970-1,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,340$27,270$28,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,510$4,870$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments-5970-1,163

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in106.4 in
Length176.6 in189.2 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft325.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft360.5 ft3

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

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