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2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2021 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2021 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,568

2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $2,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620212021
ModelForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $31,395 $34,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224 230 230
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395 2,945  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 53 53
Cargo area partition net 58 58 65 65
Cargo net 90 90 68 68
Wheel locks 55 55 81 81
All-weather floor mats 72 72 81 81
Rear bumper protector 95 95 98 98
Universal garage door opener 76 76 120 120
Mud guards 152 152 170 170
Cargo cover 182 182    
Interior lights, additional 208 208 204 204
Remote start 445 445 455 455
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 619 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145 149 149
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195 2,498  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 34 34
Cargo area partition net 37 37 42 42
Cargo net 58 58 44 44
Wheel locks 35 35 52 52
All-weather floor mats 46 46 52 52
Rear bumper protector 61 61 63 63
Universal garage door opener 49 49 78 78
Mud guards 98 98 110 110
Cargo cover 118 118    
Interior lights, additional 135 135 132 132
Remote start 333 333 341 341
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 464 464
Options (change) 3,923 3,923 5,434 2,489
Options (change) 2,938 2,938 4,217 1,719
Destination 850 850 1,050 1,050
Total Price $35,568 $38,568 $37,879 $38,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2021 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2021 Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $686
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,961
Model Year2016201620212021
ModelForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,568$38,568$37,879$38,434
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,420-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,568$38,368$36,459$36,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$205$0

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Features Comparison: 2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2021 Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620212021
ModelForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
PIN Code Access$10$10 $10
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Infotainment 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power release, second row seats$50$50 $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,730$3,930$5,150$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,420$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-183-197-157

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2021 Subaru Forester

Model Year20162021
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height66.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
2016 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
2021 Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights500No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207554%
Total Not Requested180046%

Option Package Details
2021 Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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