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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: $32,425

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $29,095
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $27,405
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 165
Rear spoiler 368    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 85
Bodyside moldings 240 240 220
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 300   300
Remote start 432 432 400
Cargo net 48 48 40
Rear bumper protector 78 78 71
Cargo cover 166 166  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600 1,000
Roof rack crossbars 195 195  
Cargo tray     71
Roof rack     229
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 107
Rear spoiler 276    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 56
Bodyside moldings 156 156 143
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 308   277
Remote start 324 324 300
Cargo net 31 31 26
Rear bumper protector 51 51 46
Cargo cover 108 108  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335 888
Roof rack crossbars 117 117  
Cargo tray     46
Roof rack     149
Options (change) 3,705 3,037 2,581
Options (change) 2,887 2,303 2,038
Destination 725 725 750
Total Price $32,425 $33,757 $32,426
Total Invoice $29,798 $31,112 $30,193

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,578
Model Year201120112012
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionT4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$32,425$33,757$32,426
Adjustments for Features-2,375-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,050$31,207$32,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,157$0
Total Invoice$29,798$31,112$30,193
Adjustments for Features-2,183-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,615$28,762$30,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,147$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year201120112012
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
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 release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,475$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$2,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,183-2,3500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20112012
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 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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