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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,265

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $1,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelForesterForesterBRZ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,495
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $26,112
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Satellite radio 453 453  
iPod integration 223 223  
Rear spoiler 367    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Satellite radio 340 340  
iPod integration 145 145  
Rear spoiler 275    
Options (change) 2,843 2,476 0
Options (change) 2,407 2,135 0
Destination 695 695 770
Total Price $29,533 $31,366 $28,265
Total Invoice $27,432 $29,239 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,567
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,012
Model Year200920092013
ModelForesterForesterBRZ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,533$31,366$28,265
Adjustments for Features-3,835-4,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,698$27,296$28,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$27,432$29,239$26,882
Adjustments for Features-3,562-3,7940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$25,445$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year200920092013
ModelForesterForesterBRZ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$6,210$6,445$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$4,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,562-3,7940

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterBRZ
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in101.2 in
Length179.5 in166.7 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft36.9 ft3

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