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Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,546

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,849

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,887

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelImprezaForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,695 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,387 $24,330 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 183 183
Cargo net 72 46 46
All-weather floor mats 81 69 69
Cargo tray 81   75
Rear bumper protector 102 78 78
Universal garage door opener 120 82 82
Bodyside moldings 290 238 238
iPod integration   223 223
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 119 119
Cargo net 46 30 30
All-weather floor mats 52 39 39
Cargo tray 52   46
Rear bumper protector 66 51 51
Universal garage door opener 78 54 54
Bodyside moldings 188 155 155
iPod integration   145 145
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Options (change) 991 3,705 3,413
Options (change) 640 2,963 2,737
Destination 860 695 695
Total Price $26,546 $30,395 $32,303
Total Invoice $24,887 $27,988 $29,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,967
Model Year201820092009
ModelImprezaForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine152hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,546$30,395$32,303
Adjustments for Features0-145-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,546$30,250$31,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,633
Total Invoice$24,887$27,988$29,841
Adjustments for Features0-134-388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,887$27,854$29,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,599

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820092009
ModelImprezaForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation app$50  
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,875$6,020$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$145$420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-134-388

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelImprezaForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length175.6 in179.5 in
Width70.0 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,986 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft368.3 ft3

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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 system600No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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 system600No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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