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Subaru BRZ vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,831

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $1,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,035

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelBRZForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $28,445 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,995 $27,992
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 185
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Cargo tray 72  
Universal garage door opener 110 93
Navigation system   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 120
6-speed shiftable automatic 905  
Cargo tray 46  
Universal garage door opener 72 61
Navigation system   888
Options (change) 1,526 1,278
Options (change) 1,180 1,069
Destination 860 775
Total Price $30,831 $31,948
Total Invoice $29,035 $29,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,973
Model Year20182012
ModelBRZForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine200hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,831$31,948
Adjustments for Features0-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,831$28,978
Total Invoice$29,035$29,836
Adjustments for Features0-2,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,035$27,062

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
ModelBRZForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,625$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,774

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See a complete comparison of Subaru BRZ vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
ModelBRZForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.0 in
Length166.7 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height50.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,812 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		6.968.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru BRZ vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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