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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: $30,598

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $2,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,427

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $29,160
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $26,822
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Technology Package     3,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 1,878 1,878 3,100
Options (change) 1,516 1,516 2,843
Destination 725 725 760
Total Price $30,598 $32,598 $33,020
Total Invoice $28,427 $30,325 $30,425

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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: $4,667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,084
Model Year201120112009
ModelForesterForesterTSX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
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$30,598$32,598$33,020
Adjustments for Features-2,245-2,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,353$29,978$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,427$30,325$30,425
Adjustments for Features-2,086-2,4370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,341$27,888$30,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,547$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201120112009
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
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
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Total Value of Features$5,060$5,435$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$2,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,086-2,4370

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112009
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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested92554%

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