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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: $22,866

Subaru Impreza 2.0i   
Difference: $4,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820212021
ModelImprezaForesterForester
Trim2.0iBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,995 $24,795 $27,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245
Door sill trim plates 161 53 53
Cargo net 72 68 68
Cargo tray 81 80 80
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81
Rear bumper protector 102 98 98
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120
Cargo cover 181 172 172
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 232 230 230
Bodyside moldings 290    
Fog lights 446 382 382
CVT 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158
Door sill trim plates 104 34 34
Cargo net 46 44 44
Cargo tray 52 52 52
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52
Rear bumper protector 66 63 63
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78
Cargo cover 117 111 111
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 150 149 149
Bodyside moldings 188    
Fog lights 334 286 286
CVT 917    
Options (change) 3,011 1,529 1,529
Options (change) 2,262 1,027 1,027
Destination 860 1,050 1,050
Total Price $22,866 $27,374 $30,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,421
Model Year201820212021
ModelImprezaForesterForester
Trim2.0iBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine152hp H4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$22,866$27,374$30,374
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,866$27,124$26,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820212021
ModelImprezaForesterForester
Trim2.0iBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,245$3,495$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19-253

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182021
ModelImprezaForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length175.6 in182.1 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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