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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs Subaru Forester Price Comparison:
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs Subaru Forester Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Forester Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and Forester will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium's price is $3,459 lower than the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Forester Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium, the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited includes additional features worth $1400. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $1400 adjustment for the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited's additional features, the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium is $3,459 less than the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,569
Model Year201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForester
TrimWRX PremiumWRX Limited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine265hp H4265hp H4170hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17225/55-17
Total Price29,72630,72626,492
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price29,72629,32625,867
Cost Above Minimum40000
Total Invoice27,80228,72824,426
Adjustments for Features0-1,309-576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice27,80227,41923,850
Cost Above Minimum38300

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Invoice Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Price Comparison (MSRP): Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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

Lowest Total Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
Difference: 3,234
Lowest Total Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
Difference: 3,376
Model Year201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForester
TrimWRX PremiumWRX Limited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price28,09529,09523,295
Base Invoice26,47927,40521,960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror165165185
Cargo net404048
Cargo tray717175
Rear bumper protector717178
Universal garage door opener858593
Bodyside moldings220220240
Roof rack229229 
All Weather Package  500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  100
Cargo cover  166
Roof rack crossbars  195
Rear spoiler  368
Fog lights  374
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  120
Cargo net  31
Cargo tray  46
Rear bumper protector  51
Universal garage door opener  61
Bodyside moldings  156
Roof rack  0
All Weather Package  417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  65
Cargo cover  108
Roof rack crossbars  117
Rear spoiler  276
Fog lights  243
Total options8818812,422
Total options5735731,691
Destination750750775
Total Price29,72630,72626,492
Total Invoice27,80228,72824,426

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForester
TrimWRX PremiumWRX Limited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Exterior 
Body kit$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop$100$100 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,525$4,925$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,309-576

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.1 in103.0 in
Length173.8 in179.5 in
Width68.5 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		49.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Price of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 I found a great price on my WRX from a private seller. Was in stock form and seem to run fine.
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Relatively inexpensive for what you get - only similar cars are German and $10K more.
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Very reasonable price for AWD, 240hp and reliable vehicle
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Very reasonable for what one gets - at least it was in the 2006 model. At $23K for an AWD little wagon with 230+ hp, great reliability and lots of fun it was nearly unbeatable.
2004 4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Negotiated 18K out the door, great value!
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD		 While the STi is not cheap by any measure, it will outperform many cars twice its price. It only has one serious rival in its price/performance class (Mitsubishi Evo). Otherwise, it will eat most other sport sedans for breakfast.
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 The WRX came with metallic paint (extra cost on the BMW), cloth seats (not available on the BMW), and a cassette player AND 5-disc in-dash CD player (combo not available on the BMW), offered higher performance and cost $15k less.
Price of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Subaru Canada, I have a question for you: why you charge 2k more here than in States? Give me one reason, please...
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 This car is considerably more expensive than a Civic due to the AWD and turbo powertrain.
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 It was a little more expensive than the GTI I bought plus the loan would have been at a higher interest rate.
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD		 Making it every month !!!
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 I feel the car is about 20% too expensive for what you get considering the poor quality of materials and low interior build quality.
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD		 New and rare model made the dealer unwilling to deal.
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD		 The new and relatively rare nature of the car made the dealer unwilling to deal.
2004 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 I had a hard time finding a good one in the used market and it was impossible to get a deal because of the scarcity.
2004 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Expensive compared to other comparable subcompacts, but you get AWD, many safety features, and high resale value.
2003 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Even old models with high mileage cost alot.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Forester

Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Price very good for AWD.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Incentive financing and rebates
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle.

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