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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison

Subaru Forester vs Subaru Forester Price Comparison:

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For the Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Forester price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Forester vs. Forester Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Forester and Forester will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring's price is $1,007 lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Forester vs. Forester Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring, the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $2965 adjustment for the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring's additional features, the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring is $1,007 less than the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 901
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price32,39830,440
Adjustments for Features-2,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price29,43330,440
Total Invoice29,92228,085
Adjustments for Features-2,7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice27,18428,085

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Invoice Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Forester

Price Comparison (MSRP): Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Forester

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.

Lowest Total Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Difference: 1,958
Lowest Total Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Difference: 1,837
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price29,89527,895
Base Invoice27,99226,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror185183
Roof rack crossbars195 
Bodyside moldings240 
Cargo cover166 
Mud guards135 
Wheel locks5142
Cargo net4846
All-weather floor mats6955
Rear bumper protector7859
Universal garage door opener9387
Class II trailer hitch468295
Rear spoiler 353
4-speed automatic 800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119
Roof rack crossbars 0
Bodyside moldings 0
Cargo cover 0
Mud guards 0
Wheel locks 28
Cargo net 30
All-weather floor mats 33
Rear bumper protector 39
Universal garage door opener 56
Class II trailer hitch 192
Rear spoiler 230
4-speed automatic 728
Total options1,7281,920
Total options1,1551,455
Destination775625
Total Price32,39830,440
Total Invoice29,92228,085

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While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

 

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$100 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
HD radio$100 
iPod integration$150 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $275
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$250 
Total Value of Features$6,615$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7380

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in99.4 in
Length179.5 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height65.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Forester

Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Price very good for AWD.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Incentive financing and rebates
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle.

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