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2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,016

2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,376

2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $34,295
Base Invoice $28,084 $32,028
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 199
Wheel locks 51 55
Cargo area partition net 48 58
All-weather floor mats 69 72
Universal garage door opener 93 76
Cargo net 48 90
Rear bumper protector 78 95
Mud guards 135 152
Cargo cover 166 182
Roof rack crossbars 195 199
Interior lights, additional 88 208
Bodyside moldings 240  
Remote start 432 445
Class II trailer hitch 468 634
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 129
Wheel locks 33 35
Cargo area partition net 31 37
All-weather floor mats 39 46
Universal garage door opener 61 49
Cargo net 31 58
Rear bumper protector 51 61
Mud guards 88 98
Cargo cover 108 118
Roof rack crossbars 117 117
Interior lights, additional 57 135
Bodyside moldings 156  
Remote start 324 333
Class II trailer hitch 351 475
Options (change) 2,296 2,465
Options (change) 1,567 1,691
Destination 725 875
Total Price $33,016 $37,635
Total Invoice $30,376 $34,594

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,404
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,263
Model Year20112017
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT4CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$33,016$37,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,016$34,420
Total Invoice$30,376$34,594
Adjustments for Features0-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,376$31,639

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Features Comparison: 2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester

Model Year20112017
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0XT 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
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,470$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,955

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Specifications Comparison: 2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester

Model Year20112017
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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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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