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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: $34,575

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,053

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $2,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelWRXForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $29,154 $29,243 $32,028
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 199 199
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,795    
Cargo tray 71    
Universal garage door opener 85 76 76
Cargo net 55 90 90
Bodyside moldings 230    
Remote start 469 445 445
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595 1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 129 129
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,368    
Cargo tray 46    
Universal garage door opener 56 49 49
Cargo net 36 58 58
Bodyside moldings 149    
Remote start 351 333 333
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366 1,366
Options (change) 4,870 2,405 2,405
Options (change) 4,113 1,935 1,935
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $36,685 $34,575 $37,575
Total Invoice $34,087 $32,053 $34,838

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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: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,348
Model Year201720172017
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$36,685$34,575$37,575
Adjustments for Features0-3,575-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,685$31,000$33,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$34,087$32,053$34,838
Adjustments for Features0-3,314-3,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,087$28,739$31,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,506

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172017
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  
Hill descent control $250$250
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Cargo Management 
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 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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$5,025$8,600$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,314-3,593

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
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 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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
PIN Code Access10Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested346090%
Total Not Requested40010%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested2675100%
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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested2775100%
Total Not Requested00%

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