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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: $34,958

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $702

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,621

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $29,310
Base Invoice $31,569 $27,359
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
3.5L V6   5,540
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
3.5L V6   5,080
Options (change) 313 5,540
Options (change) 202 5,080
Destination 850 810
Total Price $34,958 $35,660
Total Invoice $32,621 $33,249

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,645
Model Year20162010
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,958$35,660
Adjustments for Features-4,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,653$35,660
Total Invoice$32,621$33,249
Adjustments for Features-4,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,604$33,249

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20162010
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,045$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20162010
ModelForesterTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.6 in
Length180.9 in186.2 in
Width70.7 in72.5 in
Height66.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7000
170 lb-ft@4300
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Active noise reduction0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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