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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: $34,365

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $581

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,990

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $29,995 $38,495
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $28,232 $36,355
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 165 165
Cargo net 68 68 55 55
Universal garage door opener 120 120 85 85
Remote start 455 455 469  
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Navigation Package     2,500 1,500
Cargo tray     71 71
Bodyside moldings     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 107 107
Cargo net 44 44 36 36
Universal garage door opener 78 78 56 56
Remote start 341 341 351  
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Navigation Package     2,218 1,331
Cargo tray     46 46
Bodyside moldings     149 149
Options (change) 941 941 3,575 2,106
Options (change) 655 655 2,963 1,725
Destination 915 915 795 795
Total Price $34,946 $37,946 $34,365 $41,396
Total Invoice $32,457 $35,245 $31,990 $38,875

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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: $5,529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,208
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,946$37,946$34,365$41,396
Adjustments for Features-6,110-6,4100-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,836$31,536$34,365$39,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$5,556
Total Invoice$32,457$35,245$31,990$38,875
Adjustments for Features-5,675-5,9540-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,782$29,291$31,990$37,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$5,500

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelForesterForesterWRXWRX
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting$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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$10,960$11,260$4,850$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,110$6,410$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,675-5,9540-1,385

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,323 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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