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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: $30,918

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $947

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,789

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $29,995 $38,495
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $28,232 $36,355
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 165 165
Cargo net 90 90 90 55 55
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76 85 85
Remote start 445 445 445 469  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38    
Cargo tray       71 71
Bodyside moldings       230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 107 107
Cargo net 58 58 58 36 36
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49 56 56
Remote start 333 333 333 351  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24    
Cargo tray       46 46
Bodyside moldings       149 149
Options (change) 848 848 848 1,075 606
Options (change) 593 593 593 745 394
Destination 875 875 875 795 795
Total Price $30,918 $33,018 $36,018 $31,865 $39,896
Total Invoice $28,789 $30,711 $33,496 $29,772 $37,544

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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: $3,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,116
Model Year20172017201720152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,918$33,018$36,018$31,865$39,896
Adjustments for Features-2,250-4,360-4,5600-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,668$28,658$31,458$31,865$38,421
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0$6,556
Total Invoice$28,789$30,711$33,496$29,772$37,544
Adjustments for Features-2,095-4,055-4,2410-1,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,694$26,656$29,255$29,772$36,156
Cost Above Minimum$38$0$2,599$0$6,384

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172017201720152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential    $275
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Hood scoop   $100$100
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500
Infotainment 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,925$9,035$9,235$4,675$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$4,360$4,560$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,095-4,055-4,2410-1,388

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172015
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 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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