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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: $28,348

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,266

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $29,708 $38,587
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445    
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Cargo net 46 46 81 81
All-weather floor mats 55 55 81 81
Universal garage door opener 87 87 111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 233 233
Boost gauge   311    
Bodyside moldings     267 267
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Cargo net 30 30 52 52
All-weather floor mats 33 33 52 52
Universal garage door opener 56 56 72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 151 151
Boost gauge   203    
Bodyside moldings     173 173
Options (change) 1,028 1,480 773 773
Options (change) 711 1,005 500 500
Destination 625 625 860 860
Total Price $28,348 $30,000 $33,228 $42,528
Total Invoice $26,266 $27,746 $31,068 $39,947

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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: $3,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,588
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$28,348$30,000$33,228$42,528
Adjustments for Features-8250-2,115-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,523$30,000$31,113$38,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,477$0$7,325
Total Invoice$26,266$27,746$31,068$39,947
Adjustments for Features-7640-1,978-3,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,502$27,746$29,090$36,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,244$0$7,015

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2007200720182018
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 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
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
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,995$5,170$7,285$9,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$2,115$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments-7640-1,978-3,842

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20072018
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.3,277 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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