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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,411

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $10,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,047

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $10,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForesterForester
TrimWRX STI2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,010 $24,330 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 183 183
Universal garage door opener 85 82 82
Bodyside moldings 198 238 238
Remote start 432 432 432
Satellite radio 453 453 453
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
BBS Package 2,000    
Roof rack 250    
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   367  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 119 119
Universal garage door opener 55 54 54
Bodyside moldings 129 155 155
Remote start 324 324 324
Satellite radio 340 340 340
Navigation system 1,670 1,647 1,650
BBS Package 1,857    
Roof rack 150    
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   275  
Options (change) 5,410 3,721 3,354
Options (change) 4,650 3,022 2,750
Destination 645 695 695
Total Price $41,050 $30,411 $32,244
Total Invoice $38,305 $28,047 $29,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,332
Model Year200820092009
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForesterForester
TrimWRX STI2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,050$30,411$32,244
Adjustments for Features0-1,165-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,050$29,246$30,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$38,305$28,047$29,854
Adjustments for Features0-1,074-1,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,305$26,973$28,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,585

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820092009
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForesterForester
TrimWRX STI2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100 $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,590$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,074-1,296

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length173.8 in179.5 in
Width68.5 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI

BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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