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2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,499

2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $26,895 $27,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245   183
Mud guards 170 170    
Wheel locks 81 81 42 42
Cargo net 68 68 46 46
All-weather floor mats 81 81 55 55
Rear bumper protector 98 98 59 59
Universal garage door opener 120 120 87 87
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 295 295
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Rear spoiler     353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158   119
Mud guards 110 110    
Wheel locks 52 52 28 28
Cargo net 44 44 30 30
All-weather floor mats 52 52 33 33
Rear bumper protector 63 63 39 39
Universal garage door opener 78 78 56 56
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 192 192
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Rear spoiler     230 230
Options (change) 1,482 1,482 979 1,120
Options (change) 1,021 1,021 636 727
Destination 1,010 1,010 625 625
Total Price $33,587 $37,087 $28,499 $29,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2020 Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $283
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,906
Model Year2020202020062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4182hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$33,587$37,087$28,499$29,640
Adjustments for Features-4,420-9,205-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,167$27,882$27,599$29,640
Cost Above Minimum$1,285$0$0$2,041

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Features Comparison: 2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Subaru Forester

Model Year2020202020062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLimitedTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Total Value of Features$8,065$12,850$4,545$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,420$9,205$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-267-504-8290

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Specifications Comparison: 2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Subaru Forester

Model Year20202006
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in99.4 in
Length182.1 in176.6 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height67.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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