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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: $30,926

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $1,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,190

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $1,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedtS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $28,445 $33,495
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $26,995 $31,690
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 244 244
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Universal garage door opener 76 76 110 110
Performance Package     1,195  
Cargo tray     72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 157 157
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Universal garage door opener 49 49 72 72
Performance Package     1,060  
Cargo tray     46 46
Options (change) 313 313 1,621 426
Options (change) 202 202 1,335 275
Destination 875 875 860 860
Total Price $32,483 $35,483 $30,926 $34,781
Total Invoice $30,320 $33,105 $29,190 $32,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,928
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,923
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedtS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$32,483$35,483$30,926$34,781
Adjustments for Features-6,485-6,6850-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,998$28,798$30,926$34,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$3,680
Total Invoice$30,320$33,105$29,190$32,825
Adjustments for Features-6,053-6,2370-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,267$26,868$29,190$32,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,601$0$3,470

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedtS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
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$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 system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Performance meter  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$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$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$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,510$9,710$3,025$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,485$6,685$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,053-6,2370-165

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20172018
ModelForesterBRZ
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in166.7 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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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