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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: $32,234

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,056

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $30,960
Base Invoice $28,084 $28,872
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Technology Package   3,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Technology Package   3,347
Options (change) 1,444 3,650
Options (change) 1,177 3,347
Destination 795 885
Total Price $32,234 $35,495
Total Invoice $30,056 $33,104

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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: $4,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,125
Model Year20132011
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)?, 7460, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,234$35,495
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,079$35,495
Total Invoice$30,056$33,104
Adjustments for Features-1,0770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,979$33,104

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20132011
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 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$4,960$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0770

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20132011
ModelForesterTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in106.4 in
Length169.5 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
ELS, 460W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested99052%

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