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2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,499

2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620202020
ModelForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $31,095 $34,595
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 68 68
Wheel locks 42 42 81 81
All-weather floor mats 55 55 81 81
Rear bumper protector 59 59 98 98
Universal garage door opener 87 87 120 120
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 619 619
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 245 245
Mud guards     170 170
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 44 44
Wheel locks 28 28 52 52
All-weather floor mats 33 33 52 52
Rear bumper protector 39 39 63 63
Universal garage door opener 56 56 78 78
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 464 464
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 158 158
Mud guards     110 110
Options (change) 979 1,120 1,482 1,482
Options (change) 636 727 1,021 1,021
Destination 625 625 1,010 1,010
Total Price $28,499 $29,640 $33,587 $37,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2020 Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $283
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,906
Model Year2006200620202020
ModelForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,499$29,640$33,587$37,087
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,420-9,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,599$29,640$29,167$27,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$1,285$0

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Features Comparison: 2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620202020
ModelForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Total Value of Features$4,545$3,645$8,065$12,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,420$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-8290-267-504

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Subaru Forester

Model Year20062020
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height65.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
2020 Subaru Forester Limited

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

Option Package Details
2020 Subaru Forester Touring

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

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