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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: $30,514

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,114

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $24,330 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 183 183
Cargo net 55 55 46 46
Cargo tray 71 71   75
Universal garage door opener 85 85 82 82
Bodyside moldings 230 230 238 238
Remote start 469   432 432
iPod integration     223 223
Rear spoiler     367  
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 119 119
Cargo net 36 36 30 30
Cargo tray 46 46   46
Universal garage door opener 56 56 54 54
Bodyside moldings 149 149 155 155
Remote start 351   324 324
iPod integration     145 145
Rear spoiler     275  
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 1,075 606 3,824 3,532
Options (change) 745 394 3,089 2,863
Destination 820 820 695 695
Total Price $32,890 $41,421 $30,514 $32,422
Total Invoice $30,719 $38,964 $28,114 $29,967

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,346
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,499
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,890$41,421$30,514$32,422
Adjustments for Features0-2,410-970-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,890$39,011$29,544$31,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,121$0$1,633
Total Invoice$30,719$38,964$28,114$29,967
Adjustments for Features0-2,267-894-1,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,719$36,697$27,220$28,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,978$0$1,596

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720092009
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$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  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100 $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$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  
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  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,375$7,785$6,345$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,410$970$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,267-894-1,151

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelWRXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length180.9 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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