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2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,016

2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,094

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,376

2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $29,995
Base Invoice $31,569 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 185
Cargo area partition net 58 48
Cargo net 90 48
Wheel locks 55 51
All-weather floor mats 72 69
Rear bumper protector 95 78
Interior lights, additional 208 88
Universal garage door opener 76 93
Mud guards 152 135
Cargo cover 182 166
Roof rack crossbars 199 195
Remote start 445 432
Class II trailer hitch 634 468
Bodyside moldings   240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 120
Cargo area partition net 37 31
Cargo net 58 31
Wheel locks 35 33
All-weather floor mats 46 39
Rear bumper protector 61 51
Interior lights, additional 135 57
Universal garage door opener 49 61
Mud guards 98 88
Cargo cover 118 108
Roof rack crossbars 117 117
Remote start 333 324
Class II trailer hitch 475 351
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 2,465 2,296
Options (change) 1,691 1,567
Destination 850 725
Total Price $37,110 $33,016
Total Invoice $34,110 $30,376

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,185
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,110$33,016
Adjustments for Features-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,425$33,016
Total Invoice$34,110$30,376
Adjustments for Features-1,5490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,561$30,376

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Features Comparison: 2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Subaru Forester

Model Year20162011
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 XT Touring
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 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,635$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5490

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Subaru Forester

Model Year20162011
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
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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