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2017 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2017 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,880

2016 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,237

2016 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $655

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Model Year20172016
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $33,795
Base Invoice $32,028 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,395
Door sill trim plates 38 38
Wheel locks 55 55
Cargo area partition net 58 58
Cargo organizer 60 60
All-weather floor mats 72 72
Universal garage door opener 76 76
Cargo net 90 90
Rear bumper protector 95 95
Engine-block heater 133 133
Mud guards 152 152
Cargo cover 182 182
Roof rack crossbars 199 199
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 207 207
Interior lights, additional 208 208
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 298 298
AC power outlet 415 415
Remote start 445 445
Class II trailer hitch 634 634
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,195
Door sill trim plates 24 24
Wheel locks 35 35
Cargo area partition net 37 37
Cargo organizer 39 39
All-weather floor mats 46 46
Universal garage door opener 49 49
Cargo net 58 58
Rear bumper protector 61 61
Engine-block heater 86 86
Mud guards 98 98
Cargo cover 118 118
Roof rack crossbars 117 117
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 134 134
Interior lights, additional 135 135
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 193 193
AC power outlet 311 311
Remote start 333 333
Class II trailer hitch 475 475
Options (change) 5,435 5,235
Options (change) 3,989 3,818
Destination 875 850
Total Price $40,605 $39,880
Total Invoice $36,892 $36,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2017 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,326
Model Year20172016
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,605$39,880
Adjustments for Features-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,425$39,880
Total Invoice$36,892$36,237
Adjustments for Features-1,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,911$36,237

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Features Comparison: 2017 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester

Model Year20172016
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Infotainment 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Total Value of Features$5,550$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9810

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See a complete comparison of 2017 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: 2017 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester

Model Year20172016
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2017 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
2016 Subaru Forester 2.0XT 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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested502%

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