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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: $35,617

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $1,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820202020
ModelWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $31,095 $34,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 245 245
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300    
Door sill trim plates 161 53 53
Cargo net 81 68 68
Cargo tray 81    
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81
Universal garage door opener 111 120 120
Bodyside moldings 267    
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 158 158
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928    
Door sill trim plates 104 34 34
Cargo net 52 44 44
Cargo tray 52    
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52
Universal garage door opener 72 78 78
Bodyside moldings 173    
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498  
Options (change) 4,315 3,512 567
Options (change) 3,584 2,864 366
Destination 860 1,010 1,010
Total Price $36,770 $35,617 $36,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,903
Model Year201820202020
ModelWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-7CVT-7
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$35,617$36,172
Adjustments for Features0-2,590-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,770$33,027$32,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820202020
ModelWRXForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access$10 $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$5,260$7,850$8,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-127

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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182020
ModelWRXForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.076.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested340091%
Total Not Requested3509%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested302569%
Total Not Requested135031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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