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2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,197

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,788

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,116 $27,992
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 185
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 48
Wheel locks 42 51
All-weather floor mats 55 69
Cargo tray 75  
Rear bumper protector 72 78
Universal garage door opener 87 93
Satellite radio 445 432
Class II trailer hitch 299 468
Bodyside moldings   240
Mud guards   135
Cargo cover   166
Roof rack crossbars   195
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 120
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 31
Wheel locks 28 33
All-weather floor mats 33 39
Cargo tray 46  
Rear bumper protector 47 51
Universal garage door opener 56 61
Satellite radio 334 324
Class II trailer hitch 195 351
Bodyside moldings   156
Mud guards   88
Cargo cover   108
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 2,657 2,160
Options (change) 2,027 1,479
Destination 645 775
Total Price $31,197 $32,830
Total Invoice $28,788 $30,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $200
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,197$32,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,197$31,030
Total Invoice$28,788$30,246
Adjustments for Features0-1,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,788$28,588

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Features Comparison: 2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Touring
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
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
2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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