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

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,176

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,752

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,602

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,495 $22,995 $29,295 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,352 $21,792 $27,589 $24,930 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 165   183
Bodyside moldings 230 230 230    
Cargo net 40 40 40 46 46
Rear bumper protector 71 71 71 72 72
Cargo tray 71 71 71 75 75
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85   87
Sunroof 1,000 1,000      
Roof rack 249   229    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Rear spoiler       353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 107   119
Bodyside moldings 149 149 149    
Cargo net 26 26 26 30 30
Rear bumper protector 46 46 46 47 47
Cargo tray 46 46 46 46 46
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56   56
Sunroof 888 888      
Roof rack 162   149    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Rear spoiler       230 230
Options (change) 1,911 1,662 891 588 816
Options (change) 1,480 1,318 579 381 528
Destination 770 770 770 645 645
Total Price $25,176 $25,427 $30,956 $27,928 $29,356
Total Invoice $23,602 $23,880 $28,938 $25,956 $27,289

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,861
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$25,176$25,427$30,956$27,928$29,356
Adjustments for Features-1,175-1,200-400-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,001$24,227$30,556$27,288$29,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$6,555$0$2,068
Total Invoice$23,602$23,880$28,938$25,956$27,289
Adjustments for Features-1,102-1,127-374-5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,500$22,753$28,564$25,361$27,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$253$6,064$0$1,928

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0 $0
4-speed automatic   $800 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300 $300$300$300
Roof rails $250   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100 $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50   
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height 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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,575$6,600$5,800$6,040$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$1,200$400$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,102-1,127-374-5950

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelImpreza / WRXForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.1 in99.4 in
Length173.8 in176.6 in
Width68.5 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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