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2013 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2013 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,084

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $369

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,133

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 183
Navigation system 1,000 1,800
Wheel locks 51 42
Cargo area partition net 48 46
Cargo net 48 46
All-weather floor mats 69 69
Rear bumper protector 78 78
Universal garage door opener 93 82
Mud guards 135 132
Cargo cover 166 166
Perimeter approach lighting 197 229
Bodyside moldings 240 238
Remote start 432 432
Wheel-lip moldings 453 432
Class II trailer hitch 468 468
Cargo tray   75
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 119
Navigation system 888 1,650
Wheel locks 33 28
Cargo area partition net 31 30
Cargo net 31 30
All-weather floor mats 39 39
Rear bumper protector 51 51
Universal garage door opener 61 54
Mud guards 88 86
Cargo cover 108 108
Perimeter approach lighting 128 149
Bodyside moldings 156 155
Remote start 324 324
Wheel-lip moldings 340 324
Class II trailer hitch 351 351
Cargo tray   46
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 3,663 5,194
Options (change) 2,749 4,029
Destination 795 695
Total Price $34,453 $34,084
Total Invoice $31,628 $31,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2013 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $354
Model Year20132009
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
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$34,453$34,084
Adjustments for Features-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,528$34,084
Total Invoice$31,628$31,133
Adjustments for Features-8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,779$31,133

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Features Comparison: 2013 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$3,875$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8490

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See a complete comparison of 2013 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: 2013 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.0 in
Length169.5 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 2013 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
2013 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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 jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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