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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.

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Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,755

Acura TSX   
Difference: $2,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,863

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $31,860
Base Invoice $31,569 $29,968
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo cover 118  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Options (change) 495 0
Options (change) 320 0
Destination 850 895
Total Price $35,140 $32,755
Total Invoice $32,739 $30,863

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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: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,785
Model Year20162013
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$35,140$32,755
Adjustments for Features-3,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$32,755
Total Invoice$32,739$30,863
Adjustments for Features-3,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,078$30,863

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20162013
ModelForesterTSX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
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$6,770$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6610

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20162013
ModelForesterTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length180.9 in189.2 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,795 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 in36.9 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.2 ft3

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