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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: $28,347

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $39

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $26,295
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 72
All-weather floor mats 55 55 81
Cargo tray 75 75 81
Rear bumper protector 72 72 102
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 245
Universal garage door opener   87 120
Bodyside moldings     290
Door sill trim plates     161
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 46
All-weather floor mats 33 33 52
Cargo tray 46 46 52
Rear bumper protector 47 47 66
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 158
Universal garage door opener   56 78
Bodyside moldings     188
Door sill trim plates     104
Options (change) 1,046 1,316 1,152
Options (change) 720 895 744
Destination 645 645 900
Total Price $28,386 $29,856 $28,347

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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: $1,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,228
Model Year200820082020
ModelForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4152hp H4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,386$29,856$28,347
Adjustments for Features-6150-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,771$29,856$25,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year200820082020
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation app  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,010$5,395$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments-5700-147

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20082020
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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