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

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2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 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 Year202020172017
ModelForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,595 $31,295 $34,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 224 224
Door sill trim plates 53 38 38
Wheel locks 81 55 55
Cargo area partition net 65 58 58
All-weather floor mats 81 72 72
Universal garage door opener 120 76 76
Cargo net 68 90 90
Rear bumper protector 98 95 95
Mud guards 170 152 152
Interior lights, additional 204 208 208
Remote start 455 445 445
Class II trailer hitch 619 634 634
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595 1,595
Cargo cover   182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 145 145
Door sill trim plates 34 24 24
Wheel locks 52 35 35
Cargo area partition net 42 37 37
All-weather floor mats 52 46 46
Universal garage door opener 78 49 49
Cargo net 44 58 58
Rear bumper protector 63 61 61
Mud guards 110 98 98
Interior lights, additional 132 135 135
Remote start 341 333 333
Class II trailer hitch 464 475 475
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366 1,366
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 2,489 4,123 4,123
Options (change) 1,719 3,109 3,109
Destination 1,010 875 875
Total Price $38,094 $36,293 $39,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 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 Year202020172017
ModelForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVTCVT-8
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$38,094$36,293$39,293
Adjustments for Features-1000-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,994$36,293$38,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: 2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester

Model Year202020172017
ModelForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-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$2,800$2,700$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-275

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See a complete comparison of 2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: 2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester

Model Year20202017
ModelForesterForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length182.1 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height67.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2017 Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i 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?
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

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?
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%

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