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Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,865

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $628

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,772

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $28,785 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 199 199
Cargo tray 71 71    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 76 76
Cargo net 55 55 90 90
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
Remote start 469   445 445
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 129 129
Cargo tray 46 46    
Universal garage door opener 56 56 49 49
Cargo net 36 36 58 58
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
Remote start 351   333 333
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Options (change) 1,075 606 848 848
Options (change) 745 394 593 593
Destination 795 795 850 850
Total Price $31,865 $39,896 $32,493 $35,493
Total Invoice $29,772 $37,544 $30,228 $33,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,177
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,865$39,896$32,493$35,493
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-2,830-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,865$38,421$29,663$32,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,556$0$2,800
Total Invoice$29,772$37,544$30,228$33,012
Adjustments for Features0-1,388-2,633-2,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,772$36,156$27,595$30,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,384$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520162016
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,250$7,605$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$2,830$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,388-2,633-2,818

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
ModelWRXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.074.7 ft3

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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%

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