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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: $31,045

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,784

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $34,995
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $33,010
Navigation system 1,100     1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198 192
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74 85
Remote start 436 436 436 432
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199  
BBS Package       2,000
Bodyside moldings       198
Satellite radio       453
Roof rack       250
Navigation system 975     1,670
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128 125
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48 55
Remote start 328 328 328 324
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117  
BBS Package       1,857
Bodyside moldings       129
Satellite radio       340
Roof rack       150
Options (change) 2,225 1,125 1,125 5,410
Options (change) 1,737 762 762 4,650
Destination 825 825 825 645
Total Price $31,045 $31,945 $34,945 $41,050
Total Invoice $28,784 $29,638 $32,423 $38,305

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,201
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,045$31,945$34,945$41,050
Adjustments for Features-2,890-3,090-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,155$28,855$31,655$41,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,784$29,638$32,423$38,305
Adjustments for Features-2,680-2,867-3,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,104$26,771$29,370$38,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$3,266$0

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

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,915$7,115$7,315$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$3,090$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,680-2,867-3,0530

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

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.9 in173.8 in
Width70.7 in68.5 in
Height66.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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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