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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: $33,315

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,938

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelWRXForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $29,708 $28,144 $30,927
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 199 199
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300    
Door sill trim plates 161 38 38
All-weather floor mats 81 72 72
Cargo tray 81    
Universal garage door opener 111 76 76
Cargo net 81 90 90
Bodyside moldings 267    
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895 1,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 129 129
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928    
Door sill trim plates 104 24 24
All-weather floor mats 52 46 46
Cargo tray 52    
Universal garage door opener 72 49 49
Cargo net 52 58 58
Bodyside moldings 173    
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638 1,638
Options (change) 4,315 2,370 2,370
Options (change) 3,584 1,944 1,944
Destination 860 850 850
Total Price $36,770 $33,315 $36,315
Total Invoice $34,152 $30,938 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,989
Model Year201820152015
ModelWRXForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,770$33,315$36,315
Adjustments for Features0-835-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,770$32,480$35,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$34,152$30,938$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-775-961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,152$30,163$32,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,597

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820152015
ModelWRXForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Boost gauge$75  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,535$7,370$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-961

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
ModelWRXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested230061%
Total Not Requested145039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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