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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: $30,151

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,258

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,829

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $24,330 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233 183 183
Navigation Package 2,100      
Cargo net 81 81 46 46
All-weather floor mats 81 81 69 69
Cargo tray 81 81   75
Universal garage door opener 111 111 82 82
Bodyside moldings 267 267 238 238
iPod integration     223 223
Rear spoiler     367  
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151 119 119
Navigation Package 1,863      
Cargo net 52 52 30 30
All-weather floor mats 52 52 39 39
Cargo tray 52 52   46
Universal garage door opener 72 72 54 54
Bodyside moldings 173 173 155 155
iPod integration     145 145
Rear spoiler     275  
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 2,954 854 3,461 3,169
Options (change) 2,415 552 2,804 2,578
Destination 860 860 695 695
Total Price $35,409 $42,609 $30,151 $32,059
Total Invoice $32,983 $39,999 $27,829 $29,682

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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: $4,718
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,651
Model Year2018201820092009
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)440, 9440, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,409$42,609$30,151$32,059
Adjustments for Features-540-1,6150-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,869$40,994$30,151$31,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,125$0$1,633
Total Invoice$32,983$39,999$27,829$29,682
Adjustments for Features-503-1,5160-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,480$38,483$27,829$29,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,003$0$1,598

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820092009
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$10  
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$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
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
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$0  
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 nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
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  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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  
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$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
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$6,260$7,335$5,720$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$1,615$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-503-1,5160-255

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,277 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 WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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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