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Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,356

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,276

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $24,930 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233   183
Bodyside moldings 267 267    
Cargo net 81 81 46 46
All-weather floor mats 81 81 55 55
Cargo tray 81 81 75 75
Universal garage door opener 111 111   87
Door sill trim plates 161      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Boost gauge       311
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151   119
Bodyside moldings 173 173    
Cargo net 52 52 30 30
All-weather floor mats 52 52 33 33
Cargo tray 52 52 46 46
Universal garage door opener 72 72   56
Door sill trim plates 104      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Boost gauge       203
Options (change) 1,015 854 1,016 1,555
Options (change) 656 552 701 1,051
Destination 860 860 645 645
Total Price $33,470 $42,609 $28,356 $30,095
Total Invoice $31,224 $39,999 $26,276 $27,812

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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: $3,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,546
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$33,470$42,609$28,356$30,095
Adjustments for Features-2,065-4,040-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$38,569$27,791$30,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,164$0$2,304
Total Invoice$31,224$39,999$26,276$27,812
Adjustments for Features-1,926-3,793-5240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,298$36,206$25,752$27,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,908$0$2,060

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820082008
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$10  
Proximity key$250$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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $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  
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 $75
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,560$9,535$6,060$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$4,040$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,926-3,793-5240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,277 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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