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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: $26,776

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,414

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,968

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320092009
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,495 $22,995 $29,295 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $21,352 $21,792 $27,589 $24,330 $26,409
Navigation Package 1,200 1,200      
Sunroof 1,000 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 165 183 183
Cargo net 40 40 40 46 46
Cargo tray 71 71 71   75
Rear bumper protector 71 71 71 78 78
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85 82 82
Bodyside moldings 230 230 230 238 238
Remote start 400 400 400 432 432
Roof rack 249   229    
Navigation system     1,000 1,800 1,800
Cargo cover       166 166
iPod integration       223 223
Rear spoiler       367  
Wheel-lip moldings       432 432
Satellite radio       453 453
Navigation Package 1,066 1,066      
Sunroof 888 888      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 107 119 119
Cargo net 26 26 26 30 30
Cargo tray 46 46 46   46
Rear bumper protector 46 46 46 51 51
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56 54 54
Bodyside moldings 149 149 149 155 155
Remote start 300 300 300 324 324
Roof rack 162   149    
Navigation system     888 1,647 1,650
Cargo cover       108 108
iPod integration       145 145
Rear spoiler       275  
Wheel-lip moldings       324 324
Satellite radio       340 340
Options (change) 3,511 3,262 2,291 4,500 4,208
Options (change) 2,846 2,684 1,767 3,572 3,346
Destination 770 770 770 695 695
Total Price $26,776 $27,027 $32,356 $31,190 $33,098
Total Invoice $24,968 $25,246 $30,126 $28,597 $30,450

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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: $3,889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,164
Model Year20132013201320092009
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,776$27,027$32,356$31,190$33,098
Adjustments for Features-1,025-1,0500-1,550-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,751$25,977$32,356$29,640$31,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$6,605$0$1,633
Total Invoice$24,968$25,246$30,126$28,597$30,450
Adjustments for Features-956-9810-1,421-1,679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,012$24,265$30,126$27,176$28,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$253$6,114$0$1,595

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013201320092009
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300 $300  
Roof rails $250 $250$250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop  $100 $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration   $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$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
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$5,200$5,225$4,175$5,725$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$1,050$0$1,550$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-956-9810-1,421-1,679

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelImpreza / WRXForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.1 in103.0 in
Length173.8 in179.5 in
Width68.5 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Sport Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

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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