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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: $28,347

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $2,286

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,443

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $1,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $23,595
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $22,347
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
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  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,895
Cargo tray       71
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
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  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,571
Cargo tray       46
Options (change) 3,263 3,063 2,695 3,957
Options (change) 2,533 2,355 2,079 3,301
Destination 775 775 775 795
Total Price $30,633 $31,733 $33,365 $28,347
Total Invoice $28,213 $29,224 $30,846 $26,443

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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: $3,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,749
Model Year2012201220122016
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)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,633$31,733$33,365$28,347
Adjustments for Features0-700-875-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,633$31,033$32,490$27,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$28,213$29,224$30,846$26,443
Adjustments for Features0-645-809-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,213$28,579$30,037$25,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$366$1,824$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year2012201220122016
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
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$5,075$5,775$5,950$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$875$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-645-809-979

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20122016
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 Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested157548%
Total Not Requested167552%

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