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

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,401

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,812

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $22,695 $23,195 $29,495
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $21,537 $21,978 $27,774
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Cargo tray 75 75 71 71 71
Cargo net 46 46 40 40 40
Rear bumper protector 72 72 71 71 71
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 165 165 165
Universal garage door opener   87 85 85 85
Bodyside moldings     230 230 230
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Roof rack     249   229
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Cargo tray 46 46 46 46 46
Cargo net 30 30 26 26 26
Rear bumper protector 47 47 46 46 46
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 107 107 107
Universal garage door opener   56 56 56 56
Bodyside moldings     149 149 149
Sunroof     888 888  
Roof rack     162   149
Options (change) 588 816 1,911 1,662 891
Options (change) 381 528 1,480 1,318 579
Destination 645 645 795 795 795
Total Price $27,928 $29,356 $25,401 $25,652 $31,181
Total Invoice $25,956 $27,289 $23,812 $24,091 $29,148

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,838
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$27,928$29,356$25,401$25,652$31,181
Adjustments for Features-6400-1,375-1,400-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,288$29,356$24,026$24,252$30,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$226$6,755
Total Invoice$25,956$27,289$23,812$24,091$29,148
Adjustments for Features-5950-1,289-1,315-374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,361$27,289$22,523$22,776$28,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0$253$6,251

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0  $0
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300$300 $300
Roof rails   $250 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Hood scoop $100  $100
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50 
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  $25
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,040$5,400$6,775$6,800$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$1,375$1,400$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-5950-1,289-1,315-374

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterImpreza / WRX
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 / WRX 2.0i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Sport Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

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

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