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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: $30,086

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $4,337

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,406

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $3,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSeries.Yellow
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $27,645 $29,695
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $26,251 $28,157
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 244 244
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Universal garage door opener 120 120 110 110
Performance Package     1,195  
Cargo tray     72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 157 157
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Universal garage door opener 78 78 72 72
Performance Package     1,060  
Cargo tray     46 46
Options (change) 418 418 1,621 426
Options (change) 270 270 1,335 275
Destination 915 915 820 820
Total Price $34,423 $37,423 $30,086 $30,941
Total Invoice $32,072 $34,860 $28,406 $29,252

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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: $5,623
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,614
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSeries.Yellow
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)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$34,423$37,423$30,086$30,941
Adjustments for Features-9,960-10,26000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,463$27,163$30,086$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$855
Total Invoice$32,072$34,860$28,406$29,252
Adjustments for Features-9,280-9,55700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,792$25,303$28,406$29,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,511$0$846

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelForesterForesterBRZBRZ
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSeries.Yellow
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 
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  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$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  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
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 audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
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$11,910$12,210$1,950$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,960$10,260$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,280-9,55700

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20182017
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 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 Series.Yellow

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

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