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2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,765

2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $650

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,818

2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $29,895
Base Invoice $28,084 $27,992
Rugged Package 887 887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185
Cargo area partition net 48 48
Cargo net 48 48
Wheel locks 51 51
All-weather floor mats 69 69
Interior lights, additional 88 88
Universal garage door opener 93 93
Cargo cover 166 166
Perimeter approach lighting 197 197
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363
Remote start 432 432
Class II trailer hitch 468 468
Navigation system 1,600 1,000
Rugged Package 608 608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120
Cargo area partition net 31 31
Cargo net 31 31
Wheel locks 33 33
All-weather floor mats 39 39
Interior lights, additional 57 57
Universal garage door opener 61 61
Cargo cover 108 108
Perimeter approach lighting 128 128
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272
Remote start 324 324
Class II trailer hitch 351 351
Navigation system 1,335 888
Options (change) 4,695 4,095
Options (change) 3,498 3,051
Destination 725 775
Total Price $35,415 $34,765
Total Invoice $32,307 $31,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $649
Model Year20112012
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,415$34,765
Adjustments for Features0-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,415$34,590
Total Invoice$32,307$31,818
Adjustments for Features0-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,307$31,658

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Features Comparison: 2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
AWD$1700$1700
Infotainment 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Total Value of Features$2,600$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160

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Specifications Comparison: 2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
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
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested315100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested315100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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