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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: $27,566

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
ModelImprezaForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,690 $27,895 $29,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 185 185
Cargo net 72 48 48
All-weather floor mats 81 69 69
Cargo tray 81    
Rear bumper protector 102 78 78
Universal garage door opener 120 93 93
Bodyside moldings 290 240 240
Navigation system   1,000 1,000
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 120 120
Cargo net 46 31 31
All-weather floor mats 52 39 39
Cargo tray 52    
Rear bumper protector 66 51 51
Universal garage door opener 78 61 61
Bodyside moldings 188 156 156
Navigation system   888 888
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   276  
Options (change) 991 2,247 1,879
Options (change) 640 1,730 1,454
Destination 885 775 775
Total Price $27,566 $30,917 $32,549

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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: $2,181
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,992
Model Year201920122012
ModelImprezaForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine152hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,566$30,917$32,549
Adjustments for Features0-1,170-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,566$29,747$31,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201920122012
ModelImprezaForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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  
Navigation app$50  
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
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$5,200$6,370$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,082-1,249

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192012
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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