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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: $28,844

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $3,234

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,322

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $2,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSeries.Blue
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $27,695 $29,490
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $26,298 $27,968
Navigation system 1,350        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 207 207
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53    
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120 75 75
Cargo tray       72 72
Navigation system 1,156        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 134 134
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34    
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78 49 49
Cargo tray       46 46
Options (change) 1,768 418 418 354 354
Options (change) 1,426 270 270 229 229
Destination 915 915 915 795 795
Total Price $32,078 $34,423 $37,423 $28,844 $30,639
Total Invoice $29,846 $32,072 $34,860 $27,322 $28,992

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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: $4,581
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,716
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSeries.Blue
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$32,078$34,423$37,423$28,844$30,639
Adjustments for Features-6,100-10,160-10,46000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,978$24,263$26,963$28,844$30,639
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$1,795
Total Invoice$29,846$32,072$34,860$27,322$28,992
Adjustments for Features-5,676-9,466-9,74400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,170$22,606$25,116$27,322$28,992
Cost Above Minimum$1,564$0$2,510$0$1,670

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSeries.Blue
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $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$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  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
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$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$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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,725$11,785$12,085$1,625$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,100$10,160$10,460$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,676-9,466-9,74400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20182015
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%

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.Blue

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

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