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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: $33,515

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,136

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelForesterForesterWRX
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $31,595
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $29,708
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 233
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395  
Cargo net 90 90 81
All-weather floor mats 72 72 81
Universal garage door opener 76 76 111
Door sill trim plates 38 38 161
Navigation Package with Eyesight     3,300
Cargo tray     81
Bodyside moldings     267
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 151
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195  
Cargo net 58 58 52
All-weather floor mats 46 46 52
Universal garage door opener 49 49 72
Door sill trim plates 24 24 104
Navigation Package with Eyesight     2,928
Cargo tray     52
Bodyside moldings     173
Options (change) 1,870 1,870 4,315
Options (change) 1,501 1,501 3,584
Destination 850 850 860
Total Price $33,515 $36,515 $36,770
Total Invoice $31,136 $33,920 $34,152

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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: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,033
Model Year201620162018
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$33,515$36,515$36,770
Adjustments for Features-1,095-1,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$35,220$36,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,136$33,920$34,152
Adjustments for Features-1,017-1,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,119$32,717$34,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201620162018
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
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,420$7,620$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$1,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,017-1,2030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162018
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.3,277 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 lights50No
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 information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested502%

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 lights50No
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 information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested502%

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?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested230061%
Total Not Requested145039%

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