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2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,197

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,251

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,788

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 183
Bodyside moldings 240  
Mud guards 135  
Cargo cover 166  
Wheel locks 51 42
Cargo net 48 46
All-weather floor mats 69 55
Rear bumper protector 78 72
Universal garage door opener 93 87
Class II trailer hitch 468 299
Roof rack crossbars 195  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Cargo tray   75
Satellite radio   445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 119
Bodyside moldings 156  
Mud guards 88  
Cargo cover 108  
Wheel locks 33 28
Cargo net 31 30
All-weather floor mats 39 33
Rear bumper protector 51 47
Universal garage door opener 61 56
Class II trailer hitch 351 195
Roof rack crossbars 117  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Cargo tray   46
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 1,728 2,657
Options (change) 1,155 2,027
Destination 725 645
Total Price $32,448 $31,197
Total Invoice $29,964 $28,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $499
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $440
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,448$31,197
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,698$31,197
Total Invoice$29,964$28,788
Adjustments for Features-1,6160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,348$28,788

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Features Comparison: 2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
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 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$5,750$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6160

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See a complete comparison of 2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: 2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in99.4 in
Length179.5 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height65.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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