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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: $31,193

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $4,216

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,952

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $4,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelWRXWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $26,586 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233 185 185
Navigation Package 2,100      
Cargo net 81 81 48 48
All-weather floor mats 81 81 69 69
Cargo tray 81 81    
Universal garage door opener 111 111 93 93
Bodyside moldings 267 267 240 240
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler     368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151 120 120
Navigation Package 1,863      
Cargo net 52 52 31 31
All-weather floor mats 52 52 39 39
Cargo tray 52 52    
Universal garage door opener 72 72 61 61
Bodyside moldings 173 173 156 156
Navigation system     888 888
Rear spoiler     276  
Options (change) 2,954 854 2,003 1,635
Options (change) 2,415 552 1,571 1,295
Destination 860 860 795 795
Total Price $35,409 $42,609 $31,193 $32,425
Total Invoice $32,983 $39,999 $28,952 $30,174

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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: $4,701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,481
Model Year2018201820132013
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)440, 9440, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,409$42,609$31,193$32,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-485-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,409$41,534$30,708$31,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,125$0$1,057
Total Invoice$32,983$39,999$28,952$30,174
Adjustments for Features0-1,009-450-614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,983$38,990$28,502$29,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,007$0$1,058

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820132013
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$10  
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$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
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
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$0  
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
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  
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$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
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$5,535$6,610$6,020$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$485$660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,009-450-614

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelWRXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length180.9 in169.5 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 mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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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