Subaru Impreza Subaru Impreza 2016 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,347

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $5,894

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,443

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited   
Difference: $5,159

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelImprezaForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Sport Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,595 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,347 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 245 245 245
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,895      
Cargo net 40 68 68 68
Cargo tray 71      
Rear bumper protector 71 98 98 98
Universal garage door opener 85 120 120 120
Bodyside moldings 230      
Remote start 400 455 455 455
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 158 158 158
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,571      
Cargo net 26 44 44 44
Cargo tray 46      
Rear bumper protector 46 63 63 63
Universal garage door opener 56 78 78 78
Bodyside moldings 149      
Remote start 300 341 341 341
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498    
Options (change) 3,957 3,931 986 986
Options (change) 3,301 3,182 684 684
Destination 795 915 915 915
Total Price $28,347 $34,241 $34,991 $37,991
Total Invoice $26,443 $31,602 $32,486 $35,274

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Impreza dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,555
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelImprezaForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Sport Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,347$34,241$34,991$37,991
Adjustments for Features0-3,905-4,665-4,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,347$30,336$30,326$33,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$26,443$31,602$32,486$35,274
Adjustments for Features0-3,604-4,331-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,443$27,998$28,155$30,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$157$2,666

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelImprezaForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Sport Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
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$4,345$8,250$9,010$9,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905$4,665$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,604-4,331-4,610

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelImprezaForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.1 in103.9 in
Length173.8 in180.9 in
Width68.5 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.7 ft374.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested320098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207547%
Total Not Requested230053%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.