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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: $31,869

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $8,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $34,995
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $33,010
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 192
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 1,800
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 85
Bodyside moldings 240 240 198
Remote start 432 432 432
Roof rack crossbars 195 195  
BBS Package     2,000
Satellite radio     453
Roof rack     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 125
Navigation system 888 888 1,670
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 55
Bodyside moldings 156 156 129
Remote start 324 324 324
Roof rack crossbars 117 117  
BBS Package     1,857
Satellite radio     340
Roof rack     150
Options (change) 2,679 2,311 5,410
Options (change) 2,050 1,774 4,650
Destination 795 795 645
Total Price $31,869 $33,101 $41,050
Total Invoice $29,431 $30,653 $38,305

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,521
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,035
Model Year201320132008
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,869$33,101$41,050
Adjustments for Features-2,340-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,529$30,586$41,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0
Total Invoice$29,431$30,653$38,305
Adjustments for Features-2,161-2,3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,270$28,324$38,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,054$0

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

Model Year201320132008
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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 release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,015$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,161-2,3290

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

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length169.5 in173.8 in
Width70.1 in68.5 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,065 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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