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2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2018 Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2018 Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,494

2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020182018
ModelForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,595 $33,090 $36,090
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230 230
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53
Cargo area partition net 65 65 65
Cargo net 68 68 68
Wheel locks 81 81 81
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120
Mud guards 170 170 170
Interior lights, additional 204 204 204
Remote start 455 455 455
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149 149
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34
Cargo area partition net 42 42 42
Cargo net 44 44 44
Wheel locks 52 52 52
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78
Mud guards 110 110 110
Interior lights, additional 132 132 132
Remote start 341 341 341
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 464
Options (change) 2,489 2,489 2,489
Options (change) 1,719 1,719 1,719
Destination 1,010 915 915
Total Price $38,094 $36,494 $39,494

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2018 Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2020 Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,799
Model Year202020182018
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$36,494$39,494
Adjustments for Features-1000-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,994$36,494$39,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: 2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2018 Subaru Forester

Model Year202020182018
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-70-276

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See a complete comparison of 2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2018 Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: 2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2018 Subaru Forester

Model Year20202018
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.3,323 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. 2018 Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
2018 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%

Option Package Details
2018 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%

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