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Subaru Forester vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,533

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterModel 3
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $49,000
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 528 1,000
Options (change) 341 0
Destination 915 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $37,533 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,112
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterModel 3
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4258hp E
TransmissionCVT-8A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,533$43,700
Adjustments for Features-5,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,033$43,700

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterModel 3
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,175$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.2 in
Length180.9 in184.8 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.0 ft3

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