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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: $30,505

Acura TSX   
Difference: $93

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,872

Acura TSX   
Difference: $555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $27,890
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $25,436
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600 2,000
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335 1,821
Options (change) 1,878 1,878 2,000
Options (change) 1,516 1,516 1,821
Destination 725 725 615
Total Price $30,598 $32,598 $30,505
Total Invoice $28,427 $30,325 $27,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,529
Model Year201120112006
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
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$30,598$32,598$30,505
Adjustments for Features-3,320-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,278$28,978$30,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$28,427$30,325$27,872
Adjustments for Features-3,084-3,3680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,343$26,957$27,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201120112006
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Total Value of Features$5,360$5,660$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,084-3,3680

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112006
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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