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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,947

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $6,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,077

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $5,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $23,295
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $22,070
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 165
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98 71
Cargo net 68 68 68 40
Remote start 455 455 455 400
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120 85
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,795
Cargo tray       71
Bodyside moldings       230
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 107
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63 46
Cargo net 44 44 44 26
Remote start 341 341 341 300
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78 56
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,482
Cargo tray       46
Bodyside moldings       149
Options (change) 3,931 986 986 3,857
Options (change) 3,182 684 684 3,212
Destination 915 915 915 795
Total Price $34,241 $34,991 $37,991 $27,947
Total Invoice $31,602 $32,486 $35,274 $26,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,736
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,241$34,991$37,991$27,947
Adjustments for Features-4,105-4,865-5,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,136$30,126$32,826$27,947
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,602$32,486$35,274$26,077
Adjustments for Features-3,789-4,517-4,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,813$27,969$30,478$26,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$156$2,665$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelForesterForesterForesterImpreza
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Sport Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,450$9,210$9,510$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,105$4,865$5,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,789-4,517-4,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza

Model Year20182015
ModelForesterImpreza
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.1 in
Length180.9 in173.8 in
Width70.7 in68.5 in
Height66.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207547%
Total Not Requested230053%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested320098%
Total Not Requested502%

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