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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: $33,538

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $1,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192011
ModelForesterForesterTSX
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $30,960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350    
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Technology Package     3,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156    
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Technology Package     3,347
Options (change) 1,768 418 3,650
Options (change) 1,426 270 3,347
Destination 975 975 885
Total Price $33,538 $35,688 $35,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,080
Model Year201920192011
ModelForesterForesterTSX
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4182hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8460, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$33,538$35,688$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2,285-6,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,253$29,343$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201920192011
ModelForesterForesterTSX
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,190$10,250$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$6,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-164-2210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20192011
ModelForesterTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in106.4 in
Length182.1 in189.2 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height67.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft325.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft360.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
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 information25Yes
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested61533%

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