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2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,555

2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,904

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,157

2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $33,795
Base Invoice $26,005 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 199
Rear spoiler 353  
Wheel locks 42 55
Cargo organizer 115 60
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Universal garage door opener 87 76
Cargo net 46 90
Rear bumper protector 59 95
Class II trailer hitch 295 634
4-speed automatic 800  
Roof rack crossbars   199
Mud guards   152
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 129
Rear spoiler 230  
Wheel locks 28 35
Cargo organizer 72 39
All-weather floor mats 33 46
Universal garage door opener 56 49
Cargo net 30 58
Rear bumper protector 39 61
Class II trailer hitch 192 475
4-speed automatic 728  
Roof rack crossbars   117
Mud guards   98
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 2,035 1,814
Options (change) 1,527 1,225
Destination 625 850
Total Price $30,555 $36,459
Total Invoice $28,157 $33,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,554
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,473
Model Year20062016
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-18
Total Price$30,555$36,459
Adjustments for Features0-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,555$32,109
Total Invoice$28,157$33,644
Adjustments for Features0-4,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,157$29,630

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Features Comparison: 2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,800$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,014

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
2016 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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