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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: $26,168

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,893

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,603

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $24,595
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $23,295
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 42
All-weather floor mats 55 55 81
Universal garage door opener 87 87 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 232
Bodyside moldings     288
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 27
All-weather floor mats 33 33 52
Universal garage door opener 56 56 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 150
Bodyside moldings     187
Options (change) 541 724 753
Options (change) 349 468 488
Destination 625 625 820
Total Price $28,061 $29,244 $26,168
Total Invoice $25,975 $27,098 $24,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,973
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,340
Model Year200620062017
ModelForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4152hp H4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-7
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$28,061$29,244$26,168
Adjustments for Features-8750-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,186$29,244$23,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$25,975$27,098$24,603
Adjustments for Features-8100-2,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,165$27,098$21,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year200620062017
ModelForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
7-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 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
Navigation app  $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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,945$5,070$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments-8100-2,778

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20062017
ModelForesterImpreza
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in175.6 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in
Height65.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,986 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited

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

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