Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2017 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,010

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,849

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,929

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $34,995
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $33,010
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 192
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76 85
Remote start 445 445 445 432
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Bodyside moldings       198
Satellite radio       453
Roof rack       250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 125
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49 55
Remote start 333 333 333 324
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Bodyside moldings       129
Satellite radio       340
Roof rack       150
Options (change) 940 940 940 1,610
Options (change) 653 653 653 1,123
Destination 875 875 875 645
Total Price $31,010 $33,110 $36,110 $37,250
Total Invoice $28,849 $30,771 $33,556 $34,778

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $9,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,053
Model Year2017201720172008
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, 880, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,010$33,110$36,110$37,250
Adjustments for Features-3,320-5,430-5,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,690$27,680$30,480$37,250
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$28,849$30,771$33,556$34,778
Adjustments for Features-3,089-5,046-5,2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,760$25,725$28,324$34,778
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$2,599$0

Return to top

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

Model Year2017201720172008
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
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 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$7,990$10,100$10,300$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$5,430$5,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,089-5,046-5,2320

Return to top

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

Model Year20172008
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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft344.4 ft3

Return to top

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.