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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: $31,036

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,725

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $29,154 $37,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 165 165
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
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  
Cargo tray     71 71
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 107 107
Navigation system 888 888    
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  
Cargo tray     46 46
Options (change) 2,366 1,998 1,075 606
Options (change) 1,856 1,580 745 394
Destination 775 775 820 820
Total Price $31,036 $32,668 $32,890 $41,421
Total Invoice $28,725 $30,347 $30,719 $38,964

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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: $3,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,840
Model Year2012201220172017
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)?, 7?, 7?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,036$32,668$32,890$41,421
Adjustments for Features-1,995-2,1700-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,041$30,498$32,890$39,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$6,121
Total Invoice$28,725$30,347$30,719$38,964
Adjustments for Features-1,846-2,0160-2,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,879$28,331$30,719$36,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,452$0$5,978

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2012201220172017
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 
PIN Code Access   $10
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
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$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
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $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
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,770$6,945$4,775$7,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$2,170$0$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,846-2,0160-2,267

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122017
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 Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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