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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,410

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $1,596

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,812

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $1,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $23,595
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $22,347
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Universal garage door opener 87 87 85
Cargo net 46 46 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 165
Bodyside moldings     230
Sunroof     1,500
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56
Cargo net 30 30 26
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 107
Bodyside moldings     149
Sunroof     1,332
Options (change) 486 669 2,020
Options (change) 316 435 1,670
Destination 625 625 795
Total Price $28,006 $29,189 $26,410
Total Invoice $25,942 $27,065 $24,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,621
Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,006$29,189$26,410
Adjustments for Features-8750-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,131$29,189$23,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$25,942$27,065$24,812
Adjustments for Features-8110-2,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,131$27,065$22,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,875$5,000$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-8110-2,302

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterImpreza
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in104.1 in
Length176.6 in173.8 in
Width68.3 in68.5 in
Height65.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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