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

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,126

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX
TrimLimitedTouringWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $29,095
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 165
Navigation system 1,350   1,000
Universal garage door opener 120 120 85
Remote start 455 455 400
Cargo net 68 68 40
Rear bumper protector 98 98 71
Cargo tray     71
Bodyside moldings     220
Roof rack     229
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 107
Navigation system 1,156   888
Universal garage door opener 78 78 56
Remote start 341 341 300
Cargo net 44 44 26
Rear bumper protector 63 63 46
Cargo tray     46
Bodyside moldings     143
Roof rack     149
Options (change) 2,336 986 2,281
Options (change) 1,840 684 1,761
Destination 975 975 750
Total Price $34,106 $36,256 $32,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,609
Model Year201920192012
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX
TrimLimitedTouringWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$34,106$36,256$32,126
Adjustments for Features-3,630-7,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,476$28,566$32,126
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year201920192012
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX
TrimLimitedTouringWRX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,525$11,585$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$7,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-300-3520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterImpreza / WRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in104.1 in
Length182.1 in173.8 in
Width71.5 in68.5 in
Height67.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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