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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: $32,191

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $426

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,919

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $28,995
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $27,312
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 195
Navigation system 1,350     2,000
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120 85
Cargo net 68 68 68 40
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98 71
Bodyside moldings       206
Cargo tray       71
Roof rack       229
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 127
Navigation system 1,156     1,737
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78 55
Cargo net 44 44 44 26
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63 46
Bodyside moldings       134
Cargo tray       46
Roof rack       149
Options (change) 1,881 531 531 2,897
Options (change) 1,499 343 343 2,320
Destination 915 915 915 725
Total Price $32,191 $34,536 $37,536 $32,617
Total Invoice $29,919 $32,145 $34,933 $30,357

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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: $5,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,370
Model Year2018201820182011
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)440, 8440, 8440, 8100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$32,191$34,536$37,536$32,617
Adjustments for Features-3,630-7,690-7,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,561$26,846$29,546$32,617
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,919$32,145$34,933$30,357
Adjustments for Features-3,374-7,158-7,4360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,545$24,987$27,497$30,357
Cost Above Minimum$1,558$0$2,510$0

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

Model Year2018201820182011
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
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$7,625$11,685$11,985$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$7,690$7,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,374-7,158-7,4360

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

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,323 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 Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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