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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: $31,036

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,725

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $26,094 $27,992
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 185 185
Cargo net 55 55 48 48
Cargo tray 71 71    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 93 93
Bodyside moldings 230 230 240 240
Remote start 469   432 432
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler     368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 120 120
Cargo net 36 36 31 31
Cargo tray 46 46    
Universal garage door opener 56 56 61 61
Bodyside moldings 149 149 156 156
Remote start 351   324 324
Navigation system     888 888
Rear spoiler     276  
Options (change) 1,075 606 2,366 1,998
Options (change) 745 394 1,856 1,580
Destination 820 820 775 775
Total Price $32,890 $41,421 $31,036 $32,668
Total Invoice $30,719 $38,964 $28,725 $30,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,840
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,890$41,421$31,036$32,668
Adjustments for Features0-2,410-1,995-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,890$39,011$29,041$30,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,121$0$1,457
Total Invoice$30,719$38,964$28,725$30,347
Adjustments for Features0-2,267-1,846-2,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,719$36,697$26,879$28,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,978$0$1,452

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
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$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  
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  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$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$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$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   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,775$7,185$6,770$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,410$1,995$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,267-1,846-2,016

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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