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2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2014 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2014 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,312

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,329

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,860

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,995
Base Invoice $26,116 $30,836
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 198
Rear spoiler 353  
Wheel locks 42 52
Cargo organizer 115 60
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Universal garage door opener 87 74
Cargo tray 75  
Cargo net 46 87
Rear bumper protector 72 92
Class II trailer hitch 299 622
Satellite radio 445  
Door sill trim plates   36
Mud guards   147
Cargo cover   182
Roof rack crossbars   199
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 128
Rear spoiler 230  
Wheel locks 28 33
Cargo organizer 72 39
All-weather floor mats 33 46
Universal garage door opener 56 48
Cargo tray 46  
Cargo net 30 56
Rear bumper protector 47 59
Class II trailer hitch 195 466
Satellite radio 334  
Door sill trim plates   23
Mud guards   95
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 2,772 1,821
Options (change) 2,099 1,228
Destination 645 825
Total Price $31,312 $35,641
Total Invoice $28,860 $32,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2014 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,029
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $984
Model Year20082014
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$31,312$35,641
Adjustments for Features0-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,312$32,341
Total Invoice$28,860$32,889
Adjustments for Features0-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,860$29,844

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Features Comparison: 2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2014 Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
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 
Power liftgate $350
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
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$4,025$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,045

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2014 Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
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 2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2014 Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
2014 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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