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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: $28,466

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $3,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,482

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $2,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $24,495
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $23,022
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 183
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 55
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76 87
Cargo net 90 90 90 42
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 179
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634 300
Limited Package       2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 119
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 33
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49 56
Cargo net 58 58 58 27
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 111
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475 195
Limited Package       2,294
Options (change) 1,452 1,452 1,452 3,346
Options (change) 992 992 992 2,835
Destination 875 875 875 625
Total Price $31,522 $33,622 $36,622 $28,466
Total Invoice $29,188 $31,110 $33,895 $26,482

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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: $2,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,224
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,522$33,622$36,622$28,466
Adjustments for Features-5,295-7,405-7,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,227$26,217$29,017$28,466
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,188$31,110$33,895$26,482
Adjustments for Features-4,903-6,852-7,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,285$24,258$26,856$26,482
Cost Above Minimum$27$0$2,598$0

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

Model Year2017201720172006
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,990$11,100$11,300$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,295$7,405$7,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,903-6,852-7,0390

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

Model Year20172006
ModelForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length180.9 in175.4 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height66.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft361.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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