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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: $26,446

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,044

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,671

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $22,095 $22,595 $29,095
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $20,982 $21,423 $27,405
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 165 165 165
Navigation system 1,800 1,800     1,000
Rear spoiler 367        
Universal garage door opener 82 82 85 85 85
Bodyside moldings 238 238 220 220 220
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 300   300 300 300
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      
iPod integration 223 223      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432      
Cargo tray   75 71 71 71
Navigation Package     1,000 1,000  
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Roof rack     249   229
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 107 107 107
Navigation system 1,501 1,501     888
Rear spoiler 275        
Universal garage door opener 54 54 56 56 56
Bodyside moldings 155 155 143 143 143
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 308   277 277 277
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      
iPod integration 145 145      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324      
Cargo tray   46 46 46 46
Navigation Package     888 888  
Sunroof     888 888  
Roof rack     162   149
Options (change) 4,800 4,208 3,601 3,352 2,581
Options (change) 3,734 3,197 2,939 2,777 2,038
Destination 695 695 750 750 750
Total Price $31,490 $33,398 $26,446 $26,697 $32,426
Total Invoice $28,784 $30,599 $24,671 $24,950 $30,193

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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: $4,219
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,375
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim2.5 X 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$31,490$33,398$26,446$26,697$32,426
Adjustments for Features-1,650-1,925-825-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,840$31,473$25,621$25,847$32,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0$226$6,805
Total Invoice$28,784$30,599$24,671$24,950$30,193
Adjustments for Features-1,508-1,764-770-7940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,276$28,835$23,901$24,156$30,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,559$0$255$6,292

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim2.5 X 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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack  $300 $300
Roof rails$250$250 $250 
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0 $0$0$0
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
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$4,900$4,925$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$1,925$825$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,508-1,764-770-7940

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20102012
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
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
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
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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