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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: $28,265

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $3,448

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $2,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelForesterForesterForesterBRZ
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $27,495
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $26,112
Navigation system 1,350      
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Navigation system 1,156      
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Options (change) 1,403 53 53 0
Options (change) 1,190 34 34 0
Destination 915 915 915 770
Total Price $31,713 $34,058 $37,058 $28,265
Total Invoice $29,610 $31,836 $34,624 $26,882

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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: $4,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,581
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelForesterForesterForesterBRZ
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,713$34,058$37,058$28,265
Adjustments for Features-6,140-10,200-10,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,573$23,858$26,558$28,265
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,610$31,836$34,624$26,882
Adjustments for Features-5,733-9,535-9,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,877$22,301$24,814$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$1,576$0$2,513$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year2018201820182013
ModelForesterForesterForesterBRZ
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,765$11,825$12,125$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,140$10,200$10,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,733-9,535-9,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,323 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 Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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