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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,784

Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,116

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,555

Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $24,695
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $23,387
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245
Cargo net 68 68 72
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120
Door sill trim plates 53 53 161
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230 232
Rear bumper protector 98 98 102
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.     3,845
Bodyside moldings     290
Cargo tray     81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158
Cargo net 44 44 46
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78
Door sill trim plates 34 34 104
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149 150
Rear bumper protector 63 63 66
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.     3,414
Bodyside moldings     188
Cargo tray     52
Options (change) 895 895 5,229
Options (change) 578 578 4,308
Destination 915 915 860
Total Price $34,900 $37,900 $30,784
Total Invoice $32,380 $35,168 $28,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,659
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4152hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,900$37,900$30,784
Adjustments for Features-2,335-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$35,265$30,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$32,380$35,168$28,555
Adjustments for Features-2,166-2,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,214$32,723$28,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,510$7,810$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,166-2,4450

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterImpreza / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height66.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,986 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested7575%
Total Not Requested2525%
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested400092%
Total Not Requested3508%

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