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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: $32,533

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,187

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForesterForesterForester
TrimWRX STI2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,035 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 245 245 245
Universal garage door opener 85 120 120 120
Bodyside moldings 198      
Remote start 432 455 455 455
Satellite radio 453      
Navigation system 1,800 1,350    
BBS Package 2,000      
Roof rack 250      
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 158 158 158
Universal garage door opener 55 78 78 78
Bodyside moldings 129      
Remote start 324 341 341 341
Satellite radio 340      
Navigation system 1,670 1,156    
BBS Package 1,857      
Roof rack 150      
Door sill trim plates   34 34 34
Options (change) 5,410 2,223 873 873
Options (change) 4,650 1,767 611 611
Destination 695 915 915 915
Total Price $41,100 $32,533 $34,878 $37,878
Total Invoice $38,380 $30,187 $32,413 $35,201

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,802
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,011
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForesterForesterForester
TrimWRX STI2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 10440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$41,100$32,533$34,878$37,878
Adjustments for Features0-3,520-7,580-7,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,100$29,013$27,298$29,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$38,380$30,187$32,413$35,201
Adjustments for Features0-3,266-7,044-7,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,380$26,921$25,369$27,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,552$0$2,509

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

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForesterForesterForester
TrimWRX STI2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
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$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275   
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,495$8,015$12,075$12,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,520$7,580$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,266-7,044-7,323

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

Model Year20092018
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length173.8 in180.9 in
Width68.5 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.4 ft374.7 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 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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