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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: $31,999

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,051

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,408

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $8,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForesterForester
TrimWRX STI2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,010 $26,186 $28,084
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600
BBS Package 2,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 185 185
Universal garage door opener 85 93 93
Bodyside moldings 198 240 240
Remote start 432 432 432
Satellite radio 453    
Roof rack 250    
Cargo cover   166 166
Roof rack crossbars   195 195
Rear spoiler   368  
Navigation system 1,670 1,335 1,335
BBS Package 1,857    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 120 120
Universal garage door opener 55 61 61
Bodyside moldings 129 156 156
Remote start 324 324 324
Satellite radio 340    
Roof rack 150    
Cargo cover   108 108
Roof rack crossbars   117 117
Rear spoiler   276  
Options (change) 5,410 3,279 2,911
Options (change) 4,650 2,497 2,221
Destination 645 725 725
Total Price $41,050 $31,999 $33,631
Total Invoice $38,305 $29,408 $31,030

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,887
Model Year200820112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForesterForester
TrimWRX STI2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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$31,999$33,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,165-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,050$29,834$31,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457
Total Invoice$38,305$29,408$31,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-2,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,305$27,418$28,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,453

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

Model Year200820112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForesterForester
TrimWRX STI2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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 audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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 release, second row seats $50$50
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$3,500$5,665$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,990-2,159

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

Model Year20082011
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 Touring

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 Touring

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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