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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: $30,151

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $5,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020202020
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $32,095 $41,695
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 233 233
iPod integration 223 223    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Rear spoiler 367      
Cargo net 46 46 81 81
All-weather floor mats 69 69 81 81
Universal garage door opener 82 82 111 111
Bodyside moldings 238 238 267 267
Cargo tray   75 81 81
Navigation Package     2,100  
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 151 151
iPod integration 145 145    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Rear spoiler 275      
Cargo net 30 30 52 52
All-weather floor mats 39 39 52 52
Universal garage door opener 54 54 72 72
Bodyside moldings 155 155 173 173
Cargo tray   46 52 52
Navigation Package     1,863  
Options (change) 3,461 3,169 2,954 854
Options (change) 2,658 2,429 2,415 552
Destination 695 695 900 900
Total Price $30,151 $32,359 $35,949 $43,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,307
Model Year2010201020202020
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4268hp H4310hp H4
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$30,151$32,359$35,949$43,449
Adjustments for Features0-275-440-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,151$32,084$35,509$41,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0$6,425

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2010201020202020
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$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$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 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,720$5,995$6,160$7,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$440$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-254-41-51

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20102020
ModelForesterWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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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