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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,686

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $2,679

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,214

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $2,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $29,995 $38,495
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $28,232 $36,355
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 165 165
Rear spoiler 368      
Cargo net 48 48 55 55
Universal garage door opener 93 93 85 85
Bodyside moldings 240 240 230 230
Remote start 432 432 469  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600    
Navigation Package     2,500 1,500
Cargo tray     71 71
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 107 107
Rear spoiler 276      
Cargo net 31 31 36 36
Universal garage door opener 61 61 56 56
Bodyside moldings 156 156 149 149
Remote start 324 324 351  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335    
Navigation Package     2,218 1,331
Cargo tray     46 46
Options (change) 2,966 2,598 3,575 2,106
Options (change) 2,303 2,027 2,963 1,725
Destination 725 725 795 795
Total Price $31,686 $33,318 $34,365 $41,396
Total Invoice $29,214 $30,836 $31,990 $38,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,349
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,394
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4268hp H4305hp 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)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,686$33,318$34,365$41,396
Adjustments for Features-670-8450-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,016$32,473$34,365$39,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$5,556
Total Invoice$29,214$30,836$31,990$38,875
Adjustments for Features-618-7820-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,596$30,054$31,990$37,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,458$0$5,500

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimitedSTI 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 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $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
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,970$6,145$5,300$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$845$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-618-7820-1,385

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112015
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.3,268 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?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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