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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedtS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $28,845 $31,495
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo tray 75 75 72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 244 244
Universal garage door opener   87 110 110
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo tray 46 46 46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 157 157
Universal garage door opener   56 72 72
Options (change) 915 1,143 426 426
Options (change) 638 785 275 275
Destination 645 645 900 900
Total Price $28,255 $29,683 $30,171 $32,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru BRZ tS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,037
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedtS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$28,255$29,683$30,171$32,821
Adjustments for Features-1,085-4450-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,170$29,238$30,171$32,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$2,475

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year2008200820202020
ModelForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedtS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400
Hood scoop $100  
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
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Performance meter  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$6,960$6,320$5,875$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$445$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,007-4130-6

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20082020
ModelForesterBRZ
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length176.6 in166.7 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ tS

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

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