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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: $32,585

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,288

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $4,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $34,995
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $33,010
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 192
Cargo cover 182 182  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 85
Remote start 445 445 432
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Bodyside moldings     198
Satellite radio     453
Roof rack     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 125
Cargo cover 118 118  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 55
Remote start 333 333 324
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Bodyside moldings     129
Satellite radio     340
Roof rack     150
Options (change) 940 940 1,610
Options (change) 653 653 1,123
Destination 850 850 645
Total Price $32,585 $35,585 $37,250
Total Invoice $30,288 $33,072 $34,778

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,115
Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 880, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,585$35,585$37,250
Adjustments for Features-3,900-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,685$31,485$37,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,288$33,072$34,778
Adjustments for Features-3,625-3,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,663$29,262$34,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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

Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,025$8,225$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$4,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,625-3,8100

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

Model Year20162008
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 Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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