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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: $33,850

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $2,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,399

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $2,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterWRX
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $30,395
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $28,601
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 165
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395  
Cargo net 90 90 55
Universal garage door opener 76 76 85
Remote start 445 445 469
Navigation Package with Eyesight     4,095
Cargo tray     71
Bodyside moldings     230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 107
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195  
Cargo net 58 58 36
Universal garage door opener 49 49 56
Remote start 333 333 351
Navigation Package with Eyesight     3,633
Cargo tray     46
Bodyside moldings     149
Options (change) 2,205 2,205 5,170
Options (change) 1,764 1,764 4,378
Destination 850 850 795
Total Price $33,850 $36,850 $36,360
Total Invoice $31,399 $34,183 $33,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,110
Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterWRX
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4268hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,850$36,850$36,360
Adjustments for Features-1,870-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,980$34,780$36,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,399$34,183$33,774
Adjustments for Features-1,735-1,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,664$32,263$33,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterWRX
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,470$7,670$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$2,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,735-1,9200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162016
ModelForesterWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested210099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested210099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested268576%
Total Not Requested85024%

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