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2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $127

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,679

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,116 $26,409
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183
Rear spoiler 353  
Wheel locks 42 42
Cargo net 46 46
All-weather floor mats 55 69
Cargo tray 75 75
Rear bumper protector 72 78
Universal garage door opener 87 82
Skid plate (one) 110 258
Satellite radio 445 453
Class II trailer hitch 299 468
Bodyside moldings   238
Mud guards   132
Cargo cover   166
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119
Rear spoiler 230  
Wheel locks 28 28
Cargo net 30 30
All-weather floor mats 33 39
Cargo tray 46 46
Rear bumper protector 47 51
Universal garage door opener 56 54
Skid plate (one) 71 168
Satellite radio 334 340
Class II trailer hitch 195 351
Bodyside moldings   155
Mud guards   86
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 2,767 2,290
Options (change) 2,098 1,575
Destination 645 695
Total Price $31,307 $31,180
Total Invoice $28,859 $28,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,146
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,307$31,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,307$30,130
Total Invoice$28,859$28,679
Adjustments for Features0-966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,859$27,713

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Features Comparison: 2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-966

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.0 in
Length176.6 in179.5 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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