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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: $28,048

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,677

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,970

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $25,001 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165   183
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
Cargo net 55 55 46 46
Universal garage door opener 85 85 87 87
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Rear spoiler     353 353
Boost gauge       311
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107   119
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
Cargo net 36 36 30 30
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56 56
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Rear spoiler     230 230
Boost gauge       203
Options (change) 535 535 528 980
Options (change) 348 348 344 638
Destination 795 795 625 625
Total Price $31,725 $41,325 $28,048 $29,500
Total Invoice $29,744 $38,893 $25,970 $27,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,799
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM6M6A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$31,725$41,325$28,048$29,500
Adjustments for Features-1,855-4,390-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,870$36,935$27,223$29,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,065$0$2,277
Total Invoice$29,744$38,893$25,970$27,268
Adjustments for Features-1,739-4,132-7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,005$34,761$25,206$27,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,756$0$2,062

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10  
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100 $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge$75$75 $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,850$9,385$5,820$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$4,390$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,739-4,132-7640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
ModelWRXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length180.9 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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