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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: $27,998

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $546

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,958

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedSeries.HyperBlue
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,395 $27,690
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $26,019 $26,293
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 207 207
Satellite radio 453 453    
iPod integration 223 223    
Universal garage door opener 82 82 75 75
Rear spoiler 367      
Cargo tray   75 72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 134 134
Satellite radio 340 340    
iPod integration 145 145    
Universal garage door opener 54 54 49 49
Rear spoiler 275      
Cargo tray   46 46 46
Options (change) 1,308 1,016 354 354
Options (change) 933 704 229 229
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $27,998 $29,906 $28,544 $28,839
Total Invoice $25,958 $27,808 $27,043 $27,317

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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: $4,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,696
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedSeries.HyperBlue
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$27,998$29,906$28,544$28,839
Adjustments for Features-3,895-4,17000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,103$25,736$28,544$28,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0$295
Total Invoice$25,958$27,808$27,043$27,317
Adjustments for Features-3,611-3,87700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,347$23,931$27,043$27,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,584$0$274

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedSeries.HyperBlue
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$6,495$6,770$2,600$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$4,170$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,611-3,87700

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20092016
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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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 Series.HyperBlue

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

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