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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: $30,535

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,493

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,007

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedWRX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $27,995
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $26,389
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 192
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367    
Universal garage door opener 82 82 85
Bodyside moldings 238 238 198
Remote start 432 432 432
Satellite radio 453 453  
Cargo net 46 46 37
Rear bumper protector 78 78 69
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Cargo tray   75 75
Roof rack     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 125
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275    
Universal garage door opener 54 54 55
Bodyside moldings 155 155 129
Remote start 324 324 324
Satellite radio 340 340  
Cargo net 30 30 24
Rear bumper protector 51 51 45
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 1,845
Cargo tray   46 46
Roof rack     150
Options (change) 3,845 3,553 3,338
Options (change) 2,957 2,728 2,743
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $30,535 $32,743 $32,028
Total Invoice $28,007 $30,130 $29,827

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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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,732
Model Year201020102009
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedWRX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionT4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/40-17
Total Price$30,535$32,743$32,028
Adjustments for Features-3,175-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,360$29,293$32,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0
Total Invoice$28,007$30,130$29,827
Adjustments for Features-2,912-3,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,095$26,955$29,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$0

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

Model Year201020102009
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedWRX Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,550$6,825$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,912-3,1750

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport features.

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

Model Year20102009
ModelForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length179.5 in173.8 in
Width70.1 in68.5 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft344.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport specs.

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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