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2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,923

2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,308

2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,550

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Model Year20162010
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $28,495
Base Invoice $31,569 $26,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 183
Wheel locks 55 42
Cargo area partition net 58 46
Cargo net 90 46
All-weather floor mats 72 69
Rear bumper protector 95 78
Universal garage door opener 76 82
Mud guards 152 132
Cargo cover 182 166
Remote start 445 432
Class II trailer hitch 634 468
Cargo tray   75
iPod integration   223
Bodyside moldings   238
Satellite radio   453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 119
Wheel locks 35 28
Cargo area partition net 37 30
Cargo net 58 30
All-weather floor mats 46 39
Rear bumper protector 61 51
Universal garage door opener 49 54
Mud guards 98 86
Cargo cover 118 108
Remote start 333 324
Class II trailer hitch 475 351
Cargo tray   46
iPod integration   145
Bodyside moldings   155
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 2,058 2,733
Options (change) 1,439 1,906
Destination 850 695
Total Price $36,703 $31,923
Total Invoice $33,858 $29,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,488
Model Year20162010
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 880, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,703$31,923
Adjustments for Features-2,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,468$31,923
Total Invoice$33,858$29,308
Adjustments for Features-2,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,796$29,308

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Features Comparison: 2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,860$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0620

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length180.9 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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