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2017 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2017 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,293

2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $34,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224 230
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,595  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 53
Cargo area partition net 58 58 65
Cargo net 90 90 68
Wheel locks 55 55 81
All-weather floor mats 72 72 81
Rear bumper protector 95 95 98
Universal garage door opener 76 76 120
Mud guards 152 152 170
Cargo cover 182 182  
Interior lights, additional 208 208 204
Remote start 445 445 455
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145 149
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,366  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 34
Cargo area partition net 37 37 42
Cargo net 58 58 44
Wheel locks 35 35 52
All-weather floor mats 46 46 52
Rear bumper protector 61 61 63
Universal garage door opener 49 49 78
Mud guards 98 98 110
Cargo cover 118 118  
Interior lights, additional 135 135 132
Remote start 333 333 341
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 464
Options (change) 4,123 4,123 2,489
Options (change) 3,109 3,109 1,719
Destination 875 875 1,010
Total Price $36,293 $39,293 $38,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2017 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2020 Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,505
Model Year201720172020
ModelForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,293$39,293$38,094
Adjustments for Features0-300-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,293$38,993$37,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0

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Features Comparison: 2017 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172020
ModelForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,700$3,000$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275-7

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Specifications Comparison: 2017 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Subaru Forester

Model Year20172020
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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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 Requested2675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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 Requested267596%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
2020 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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