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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: $28,301

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $30,395 $39,995
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,601 $37,750
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445    
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Cargo net 46 46 55 55
Cargo tray 75 75 71 71
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 165 165
Boost gauge   311    
Universal garage door opener   87 85 85
Bodyside moldings     230 230
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Cargo net 30 30 36 36
Cargo tray 46 46 46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 107 107
Boost gauge   203    
Universal garage door opener   56 56 56
Bodyside moldings     149 149
Options (change) 961 1,500 606 606
Options (change) 668 1,018 394 394
Destination 645 645 795 795
Total Price $28,301 $30,040 $31,796 $41,396
Total Invoice $26,243 $27,779 $29,790 $38,939

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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: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,755
Model Year2008200820162016
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, 7155, 7?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$28,301$30,040$31,796$41,396
Adjustments for Features-5650-1,405-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,736$30,040$30,391$37,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,304$0$6,965
Total Invoice$26,243$27,779$29,790$38,939
Adjustments for Features-5240-1,316-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,719$27,779$28,474$35,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,060$0$6,665

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2008200820162016
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
Proximity key   $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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
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
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  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$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
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  
Door sill trim plates $100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,885$5,320$6,725$9,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$0$1,405$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-5240-1,316-3,800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082016
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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