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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: $26,901

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,289

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,088

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $22,695 $23,195 $29,495
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $21,537 $21,978 $27,774
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 165 165 165
Rear spoiler 367        
iPod integration 223 223      
Universal garage door opener 82 82 85 85 85
Bodyside moldings 238 238 230 230 230
Remote start 432 432 400 400 400
Cargo net 46 46 40 40 40
Rear bumper protector 78 78 71 71 71
Cargo cover 166 166      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800     1,100
Satellite radio 453 453      
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432      
Cargo tray   75 71 71 71
Navigation Package     1,100 1,100  
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Roof rack     249   229
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 107 107 107
Rear spoiler 275        
iPod integration 145 145      
Universal garage door opener 54 54 56 56 56
Bodyside moldings 155 155 149 149 149
Remote start 324 324 300 300 300
Cargo net 30 30 26 26 26
Rear bumper protector 51 51 46 46 46
Cargo cover 108 108      
Navigation system 1,647 1,650     976
Satellite radio 340 340      
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324      
Cargo tray   46 46 46 46
Navigation Package     976 976  
Sunroof     888 888  
Roof rack     162   149
Options (change) 4,500 4,208 3,411 3,162 2,391
Options (change) 3,572 3,346 2,756 2,594 1,855
Destination 695 695 795 795 795
Total Price $31,190 $33,098 $26,901 $27,152 $32,681
Total Invoice $28,597 $30,450 $25,088 $25,367 $30,424

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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: $3,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,044
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionT4T4CVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$31,190$33,098$26,901$27,152$32,681
Adjustments for Features-1,550-1,825-1,025-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,640$31,273$25,876$26,102$32,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0$226$6,805
Total Invoice$28,597$30,450$25,088$25,367$30,424
Adjustments for Features-1,421-1,679-956-9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,176$28,771$24,132$24,386$30,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,595$0$254$6,292

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack  $300 $300
Roof rails$250$250 $250 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100  $100
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 $75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration$100$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25 
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information  $25$25 
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals $75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
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$5,725$6,000$5,200$5,225$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$1,825$1,025$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,421-1,679-956-9810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterImpreza / WRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in104.1 in
Length179.5 in173.8 in
Width70.1 in68.5 in
Height65.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
App support0No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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