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2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,623

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,010

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $34,295
Base Invoice $26,409 $32,028
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 199
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 223  
Wheel locks 42 55
Cargo area partition net 46 58
All-weather floor mats 69 72
Cargo tray 75  
Universal garage door opener 82 76
Cargo net 46 90
Rear bumper protector 78 95
Mud guards 132 152
Cargo cover 166 182
Bodyside moldings 238  
Remote start 432 445
Class II trailer hitch 468 634
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 129
Satellite radio 340  
iPod integration 145  
Wheel locks 28 35
Cargo area partition net 30 37
All-weather floor mats 39 46
Cargo tray 46  
Universal garage door opener 54 49
Cargo net 30 58
Rear bumper protector 51 61
Mud guards 86 98
Cargo cover 108 118
Bodyside moldings 155  
Remote start 324 333
Class II trailer hitch 351 475
Options (change) 2,733 2,058
Options (change) 1,906 1,439
Destination 695 875
Total Price $31,623 $37,228
Total Invoice $29,010 $34,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,859
Model Year20092017
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT4CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$31,623$37,228
Adjustments for Features0-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,623$33,463
Total Invoice$29,010$34,342
Adjustments for Features0-3,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,010$30,869

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Features Comparison: 2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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$3,645$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,473

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See a complete comparison of 2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: 2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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