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Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $3,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,330

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $3,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $29,160
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $26,822
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
iPod integration 223 223  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Technology Package     3,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
iPod integration 145 145  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 2,741 2,741 3,100
Options (change) 2,305 2,308 2,843
Destination 695 695 760
Total Price $29,431 $31,631 $33,020
Total Invoice $27,330 $29,412 $30,425

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,984
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,390
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,431$31,631$33,020
Adjustments for Features-1,395-1,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,036$29,801$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$27,330$29,412$30,425
Adjustments for Features-1,295-1,7020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,035$27,710$30,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,185$5,620$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$1,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,295-1,7020

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.6 in
Length179.5 in186.2 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in
Height65.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft312.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

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