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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: $30,712

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $332

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,611

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $28,995
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $27,312
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 195
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76 85
Cargo net 90 90 90 40
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95 71
Bodyside moldings       206
Satellite radio       427
Cargo tray       71
Roof rack       229
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 127
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49 55
Cargo net 58 58 58 26
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61 46
Bodyside moldings       134
Satellite radio       320
Cargo tray       46
Roof rack       149
Options (change) 642 642 642 1,324
Options (change) 415 415 415 903
Destination 875 875 875 725
Total Price $30,712 $32,812 $35,812 $31,044
Total Invoice $28,611 $30,533 $33,318 $28,940

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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: $3,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,679
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$30,712$32,812$35,812$31,044
Adjustments for Features-3,555-5,665-5,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,157$27,147$29,947$31,044
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$28,611$30,533$33,318$28,940
Adjustments for Features-3,312-5,272-5,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,299$25,261$27,861$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$38$0$2,600$0

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

Model Year2017201720172011
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
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 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
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   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,300$9,410$9,610$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$5,665$5,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,312-5,272-5,4570

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

Model Year20172011
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.3,076 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

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

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

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