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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: $34,893

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,423

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelForesterForesterWRX
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $30,395
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $28,601
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 165
Cargo net 68 68 55
Universal garage door opener 120 120 85
Remote start 455 455 469
Navigation Package with Eyesight     4,095
Cargo tray     71
Bodyside moldings     230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 107
Cargo net 44 44 36
Universal garage door opener 78 78 56
Remote start 341 341 351
Navigation Package with Eyesight     3,633
Cargo tray     46
Bodyside moldings     149
Options (change) 888 888 5,170
Options (change) 621 621 4,378
Destination 915 915 795
Total Price $34,893 $37,893 $36,360
Total Invoice $32,423 $35,211 $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: $5,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,091
Model Year201820182016
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$34,893$37,893$36,360
Adjustments for Features-4,025-4,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,868$33,568$36,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$32,423$35,211$33,774
Adjustments for Features-3,740-4,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,683$31,192$33,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201820182016
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
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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$9,075$9,375$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$4,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,740-4,0190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182016
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 with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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
Total Requested313589%
Total Not Requested40011%

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