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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: $34,893

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,423

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelWRXForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,601 $30,887 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 245 245
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095    
Cargo net 55 68 68
Cargo tray 71    
Universal garage door opener 85 120 120
Bodyside moldings 230    
Remote start 469 455 455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 158 158
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633    
Cargo net 36 44 44
Cargo tray 46    
Universal garage door opener 56 78 78
Bodyside moldings 149    
Remote start 351 341 341
Options (change) 5,170 888 888
Options (change) 4,378 621 621
Destination 795 915 915
Total Price $36,360 $34,893 $37,893
Total Invoice $33,774 $32,423 $35,211

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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: $5,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,091
Model Year201620182018
ModelWRXForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,360$34,893$37,893
Adjustments for Features0-4,025-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,360$30,868$33,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$33,774$32,423$35,211
Adjustments for Features0-3,740-4,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,774$28,683$31,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620182018
ModelWRXForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,050$9,075$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,025$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,740-4,019

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
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 with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested313589%
Total Not Requested40011%

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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