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Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,365

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $581

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,990

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $30,887 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 245 245
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500    
Cargo net 55 55 68 68
Cargo tray 71 71    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 120 120
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
Remote start 469   455 455
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 158 158
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331    
Cargo net 36 36 44 44
Cargo tray 46 46    
Universal garage door opener 56 56 78 78
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
Remote start 351   341 341
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Options (change) 3,575 2,106 941 941
Options (change) 2,963 1,725 655 655
Destination 795 795 915 915
Total Price $34,365 $41,396 $34,946 $37,946
Total Invoice $31,990 $38,875 $32,457 $35,245

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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: $5,529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,208
Model Year2015201520182018
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)440, 9440, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,365$41,396$34,946$37,946
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-6,110-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,365$39,921$28,836$31,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,556$0$2,700
Total Invoice$31,990$38,875$32,457$35,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,385-5,675-5,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,990$37,490$26,782$29,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
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 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$4,850$6,325$10,960$11,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$6,110$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,385-5,675-5,954

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
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.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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