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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.

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

Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,164

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,091

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,098

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $31,360
Base Invoice $28,084 $29,506
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Options (change) 444 0
Options (change) 289 0
Destination 725 895
Total Price $31,164 $32,255
Total Invoice $29,098 $30,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,236
Model Year20112012
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,164$32,255
Adjustments for Features-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,094$32,255
Total Invoice$29,098$30,401
Adjustments for Features-1,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,165$30,401

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112012
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,235$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112012
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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft366.2 ft3

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