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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: $29,731

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $4,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelBRZBRZForesterForester
TrimLimitedtSLimitedTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $31,395 $34,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244 245 245
Cargo tray 72 72    
Universal garage door opener 110 110 120 120
Navigation system     1,350  
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157 158 158
Cargo tray 46 46    
Universal garage door opener 72 72 78 78
Navigation system     1,156  
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Options (change) 426 426 1,768 418
Options (change) 275 275 1,426 270
Destination 860 860 1,050 1,050
Total Price $29,731 $34,781 $34,213 $36,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,149
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelBRZBRZForesterForester
TrimLimitedtSLimitedTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine205hp H4205hp H4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,731$34,781$34,213$36,363
Adjustments for Features0-175-5,275-9,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,731$34,606$28,938$27,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820212021
ModelBRZBRZForesterForester
TrimLimitedtSLimitedTouring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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 cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Interior trim, special color $0  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$2,825$3,000$8,100$12,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5,275$9,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-382-339

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182021
ModelBRZForester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in105.1 in
Length166.7 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height50.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.976.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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