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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: $28,373

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,290

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $28,995
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $27,312
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445 427
Cargo net 46 46 40
Rear bumper protector 72 72 71
Cargo tray 75 75 71
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 195
Universal garage door opener   87 85
Bodyside moldings     206
Roof rack     229
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334 320
Cargo net 30 30 26
Rear bumper protector 47 47 46
Cargo tray 46 46 46
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 127
Universal garage door opener   56 55
Bodyside moldings     134
Roof rack     149
Options (change) 1,033 1,261 1,324
Options (change) 715 862 903
Destination 645 645 725
Total Price $28,373 $29,801 $31,044
Total Invoice $26,290 $27,623 $28,940

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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: $2,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$28,373$29,801$31,044
Adjustments for Features-6400-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,733$29,801$30,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,290$27,623$28,940
Adjustments for Features-5930-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,697$27,623$28,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0

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

Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,690$5,050$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-326

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

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in103.1 in
Length176.6 in173.8 in
Width68.3 in68.5 in
Height65.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited

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

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