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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.

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Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,208

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,185

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $28,190
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $25,915
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,100
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,926
Options (change) 2,518 2,518 2,100
Options (change) 2,160 2,163 1,926
Destination 695 695 715
Total Price $29,208 $31,408 $31,005
Total Invoice $27,185 $29,267 $28,556

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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: $3,867
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,298
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4205hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$29,208$31,408$31,005
Adjustments for Features-2,070-2,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,138$28,903$31,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$27,185$29,267$28,556
Adjustments for Features-1,927-2,3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,258$26,933$28,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year200920092008
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Body kit  $0
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
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 
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$5,360$5,795$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,070$2,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,927-2,3340

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in183.4 in
Width70.1 in69.4 in
Height65.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,258 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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