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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,398

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $378

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,195

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $24,495
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $23,022
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87
Cargo net 46 46 42
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 300
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Boost gauge   311 310
Limited Package     2,500
Roof rack crossbars     179
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56
Cargo net 30 30 27
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 195
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Boost gauge   203 202
Limited Package     2,294
Roof rack crossbars     111
Options (change) 878 1,330 3,656
Options (change) 569 863 3,037
Destination 625 625 625
Total Price $28,398 $29,850 $28,776
Total Invoice $26,195 $27,493 $26,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,103
Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4230hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,398$29,850$28,776
Adjustments for Features-1,750-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,648$28,925$28,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$0
Total Invoice$26,195$27,493$26,684
Adjustments for Features-1,614-8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,581$26,641$26,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,060$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
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$4,850$4,025$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,614-8520

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in99.4 in
Length176.6 in175.4 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft361.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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