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Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,097

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,669

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,495 $30,960
Base Invoice $26,707 $28,872
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Universal garage door opener 82  
iPod integration 223  
Technology Package   3,650
Navigation system 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Universal garage door opener 54  
iPod integration 145  
Technology Package   3,347
Options (change) 2,907 3,650
Options (change) 2,267 3,347
Destination 695 885
Total Price $32,097 $35,495
Total Invoice $29,669 $33,104

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,688
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,703
Model Year20102011
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6460, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,097$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,807$35,495
Total Invoice$29,669$33,104
Adjustments for Features-2680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,401$33,104

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20102011
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,820$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20102011
ModelForesterTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in106.4 in
Length179.5 in189.2 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,809 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 in36.9 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 ft325.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft360.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
ELS, 460W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested85045%
Total Not Requested104055%

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