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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,048

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,970

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $29,995 $38,495
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $28,232 $36,355
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Cargo net 46 46 55 55
Universal garage door opener 87 87 85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 165 165
Boost gauge   311    
Bodyside moldings     230 230
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Cargo net 30 30 36 36
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 107 107
Boost gauge   203    
Bodyside moldings     149 149
Options (change) 528 980 535 535
Options (change) 344 638 348 348
Destination 625 625 795 795
Total Price $28,048 $29,500 $31,325 $39,825
Total Invoice $25,970 $27,268 $29,375 $37,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,242
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$28,048$29,500$31,325$39,825
Adjustments for Features-8250-2,055-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,223$29,500$29,270$36,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$0$6,975
Total Invoice$25,970$27,268$29,375$37,498
Adjustments for Features-7640-1,927-3,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,206$27,268$27,448$34,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,062$0$6,679

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,020$5,195$7,250$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$2,055$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments-7640-1,927-3,371

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062015
ModelForesterWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

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

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