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2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,668

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,513

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $149

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Model Year20102009
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,707 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
Wheel locks 42 42
Cargo area partition net 46 46
Cargo net 46 46
All-weather floor mats 69 69
Cargo tray 75 75
Rear bumper protector 78 78
Universal garage door opener 82 82
Mud guards 132 132
Cargo cover 166 166
iPod integration 223 223
Perimeter approach lighting 229 229
Bodyside moldings 238 238
Remote start 432 432
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432
Satellite radio 453 453
Class II trailer hitch 468 468
Skid plates 584 584
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119
Navigation system 1,501 1,650
Wheel locks 28 28
Cargo area partition net 30 30
Cargo net 30 30
All-weather floor mats 39 39
Cargo tray 46 46
Rear bumper protector 51 51
Universal garage door opener 54 54
Mud guards 86 86
Cargo cover 108 108
iPod integration 145 145
Perimeter approach lighting 149 149
Bodyside moldings 155 155
Remote start 324 324
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324
Satellite radio 340 340
Class II trailer hitch 351 351
Skid plates 380 380
Options (change) 5,778 5,778
Options (change) 4,260 4,409
Destination 695 695
Total Price $34,968 $34,668
Total Invoice $31,662 $31,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58
Model Year20102009
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,968$34,668
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,868$34,668
Total Invoice$31,662$31,513
Adjustments for Features-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,571$31,513

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Features Comparison: 2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
AWD$1700$1700
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Total Value of Features$2,700$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-910

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Specifications Comparison: 2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.0 in
Length179.5 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25Yes
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%

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