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2018 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,767

2016 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $908

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,474

2016 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $33,795
Base Invoice $33,675 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 224
Door sill trim plates 53 38
Wheel locks 81 55
Cargo area partition net 65 58
All-weather floor mats 81 72
Universal garage door opener 120 76
Cargo net 68 90
Rear bumper protector 98 95
Mud guards 170 152
Roof rack crossbars 181 199
Interior lights, additional 204 208
Remote start 455 445
Class II trailer hitch 619 634
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 145
Door sill trim plates 34 24
Wheel locks 52 35
Cargo area partition net 42 37
All-weather floor mats 52 46
Universal garage door opener 78 49
Cargo net 44 58
Rear bumper protector 63 61
Mud guards 110 98
Roof rack crossbars 117 117
Interior lights, additional 132 135
Remote start 341 333
Class II trailer hitch 464 475
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 2,670 4,122
Options (change) 1,836 3,055
Destination 915 850
Total Price $39,675 $38,767
Total Invoice $36,426 $35,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,049
Model Year20182016
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$39,675$38,767
Adjustments for Features-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,495$38,767
Total Invoice$36,426$35,474
Adjustments for Features-2,0010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,425$35,474

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Features Comparison: 2018 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
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-2,0010

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,653 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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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?
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested502%

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