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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: $27,947

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $3,568

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,077

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $2,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $23,295
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $22,070
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 165
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 85
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 230
Remote start 432 432 432 400
Cargo net 48 48 48 40
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78 71
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453 453  
Satellite radio 432      
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,795
Cargo tray       71
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 107
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 56
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 149
Remote start 324 324 324 300
Cargo net 31 31 31 26
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51 46
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340 340  
Satellite radio 324      
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,482
Cargo tray       46
Options (change) 4,295 3,663 3,295 3,857
Options (change) 3,292 2,802 2,526 3,212
Destination 725 725 725 795
Total Price $31,515 $32,383 $34,015 $27,947
Total Invoice $28,831 $29,713 $31,335 $26,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,593
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,710
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,515$32,383$34,015$27,947
Adjustments for Features0-700-875-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,515$31,683$33,140$26,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,831$29,713$31,335$26,077
Adjustments for Features0-642-806-956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,831$29,071$30,529$25,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$1,698$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year2011201120112015
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,700$5,875$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$875$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-642-806-956

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20112015
ModelForesterImpreza
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 2.0i Sport Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested175054%

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