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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: $34,668

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $6,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212008
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimLimitedTouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,395 $34,895 $34,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 192
Navigation system 1,350   1,800
Universal garage door opener 120 120 85
Remote start 455 455 432
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
BBS Package     2,000
Bodyside moldings     198
Satellite radio     453
Roof rack     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 125
Navigation system 1,156   1,670
Universal garage door opener 78 78 55
Remote start 341 341 324
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
BBS Package     1,857
Bodyside moldings     129
Satellite radio     340
Roof rack     150
Options (change) 2,223 873 5,410
Options (change) 1,767 611 4,650
Destination 1,050 1,050 645
Total Price $34,668 $36,818 $41,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,812
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,986
Model Year202120212008
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimLimitedTouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,668$36,818$41,050
Adjustments for Features-3,520-7,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,148$29,238$41,050
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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

Model Year202120212008
ModelForesterForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimLimitedTouringWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Wiper de-icer$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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$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$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,015$12,075$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,520$7,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-286-3420

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

Model Year20212008
ModelForesterImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in103.1 in
Length182.1 in173.8 in
Width71.5 in68.5 in
Height67.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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 STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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