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

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2012 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 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 Year20122011
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,992 $28,084
Rugged Package 887 887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185
Navigation system 1,000 1,600
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
Rugged Package 608 608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120
Navigation system 888 1,335
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
Options (change) 4,095 4,695
Options (change) 3,051 3,498
Destination 775 725
Total Price $34,765 $35,415
Total Invoice $31,818 $32,307

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 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 Year20122011
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)?, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,765$35,415
Adjustments for Features-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,590$35,415
Total Invoice$31,818$32,307
Adjustments for Features-1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,658$32,307

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Features Comparison: 2012 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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$2,775$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1600

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: 2012 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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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See a complete comparison of 2012 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
2012 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested315100%
Total Not Requested00%

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