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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: $31,193

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $4,216

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,952

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $4,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $29,708 $38,587
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 233 233
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 368      
Cargo net 48 48 81 81
All-weather floor mats 69 69 81 81
Universal garage door opener 93 93 111 111
Bodyside moldings 240 240 267 267
Navigation Package     2,100  
Cargo tray     81 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 151 151
Navigation system 888 888    
Rear spoiler 276      
Cargo net 31 31 52 52
All-weather floor mats 39 39 52 52
Universal garage door opener 61 61 72 72
Bodyside moldings 156 156 173 173
Navigation Package     1,863  
Cargo tray     52 52
Options (change) 2,003 1,635 2,954 854
Options (change) 1,571 1,295 2,415 552
Destination 795 795 860 860
Total Price $31,193 $32,425 $35,409 $42,609
Total Invoice $28,952 $30,174 $32,983 $39,999

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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: $4,701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,481
Model Year2013201320182018
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?, 7440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$31,193$32,425$35,409$42,609
Adjustments for Features-485-6600-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,708$31,765$35,409$41,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0$6,125
Total Invoice$28,952$30,174$32,983$39,999
Adjustments for Features-450-6140-1,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,502$29,560$32,983$38,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,058$0$6,007

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2013201320182018
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$10
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$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
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
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$0
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  
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
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$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
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$6,020$6,195$5,535$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$660$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-450-6140-1,009

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length169.5 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 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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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