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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Ascent Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Ascent Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,370

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,826

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820192019
ModelForesterAscentAscent
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $38,995 $44,695
Base Invoice $33,675 $36,414 $41,601
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Universal garage door opener 120    
HK audio / moonroof / nav pkg.   2,950  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Universal garage door opener 78    
HK audio / moonroof / nav pkg.   2,459  
Options (change) 365 2,950 0
Options (change) 236 2,459 0
Destination 915 975 975
Total Price $37,370 $42,920 $45,670
Total Invoice $34,826 $39,848 $42,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Ascent

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,901
Model Year201820192019
ModelForesterAscentAscent
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8792, 14792, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$37,370$42,920$45,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,285-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,370$40,635$42,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,950
Total Invoice$34,826$39,848$42,576
Adjustments for Features0-2,121-2,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,826$37,727$39,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,973

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Ascent

Model Year201820192019
ModelForesterAscentAscent
Trim2.0XT TouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power front side windows$250  
Power locks$275  
Power rear side windows$200  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear defrost$200  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,640$9,925$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,285$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,121-2,876

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Ascent

Model Year20182019
ModelForesterAscent
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.8 in
Length180.9 in196.8 in
Width70.7 in76.0 in
Height66.4 in71.6 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,430 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in60.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.447.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft386.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Ascent Limited

HK audio / moonroof / nav pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 792W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77530%
Total Not Requested180070%

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