2015 Subaru Forester Prices: How much did you pay?

jdavidson

started my search over the weekend using truecar:
2.5i premium auto with eyesight - $26,088 + tax and title

will continue to look.

please post prices in this thread exclusive of tax because we all have different tax rates. For example, if you have a quote for $30k not including tax and you're in a 6% sales tax state, post $30k, not, $31,800

dan49

Really looking hard at the 2015 Forester, my other choice is the CR-V Looking to here what people are paying in the Massachusetts area, plan on buying in a month or so.
Thanks
Dano

fred25

Dan49
It would help if you provide the trim level model of the Subaru you are looking to purchase.

subewannabe

We tried to find a Blue 2014 XT Touring with Eyesight in dealer stock and started working with out local dealer to bring one in from another state but, lo and behold, our local dealer got a 2015 model, equipped how we wanted, in its allocation. We paid $34,290 for XT Touring with Eyesight, Popular Package 2, aero cross-bars, matching color side mouldings, all weather premium floor mats and splash guards. The manuals add up to over 2 inches of paper. We haven't sold our 2004 XT Premium, and its fun to see what advances have been made over 10 years.

kmart00

I have 4 months to decide what to do when my current lease is up. Looking at Subaru Forester Premium, Outback, Honda CRV, Kia Sorento and Sportage. I'll be monitoring this discussion closely

seamans

Okay, I'm definitely looking very hard at a 2015 Forester. I am pretty much 99% set that I'm going to go ahead and buy one, and if I don't end up with a 15, I would settle for a 2010 - 2014 as long as the features I want are present. That said, I simply must have the 6 speed manual transmission. So for trim, I'm pretty much stuck with the baseline models. They offered me a sales price of $23,940 for the 2.5i Premium. It had a aforementioned 6 speed (which I absolutely adored), the standard back up camera, sunroof, cloth seats and I believe I noticed alloy wheels. Do you think this is a good deal, or should I press my luck and hold out for more. I have a 2002 base model Chevy Silverado V8 that I loathe driving now. It's in decent shape though, but very high mileage; right at 190K, so no one is going to buy that. They are offering me a trade in value of $2500 for it. I don't have anything to put down on it at the moment.
Do you think I should consider a true base model without the alloy wheels? That would bring the price down a little bit.
Thanks for your replies.

kmart00

about to pull the trigger on a 2015 2.5i Premium w all weather package. $27,000

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including All Weather Floor Mats (BGA), Cargo Tray (MGD), Rear Bumper Cover (PGE), Trailer
Hitch (QGO), Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels) (H8B), Splash Guard Kit (QGM), Fog Lamp Kit

• Gray Interior (QGT), Seat Back Cargo Net (MGA), Luggage Compartment Cover (OGA),
  Vertical Cargo Net (MGC), Side Cargo Net (Qty 2) (MGB)

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this is in NJ... Good deal? I am going to lease it, so they are quoting me $1500 in 'drive off' fees, including first month's lease payment. Still waiting on breakdown of these fees... Lease pmt is $333 including NJ tax. money factor and residual matched what was quoted on lease thread. 15k miles on lease

fred25

Kmart00 this appears to be a good deal. The only way to know is if you go to other dealers and ask for the identical options. Then you should be able to compare what others dealers are offering in NJ

huntmachine

2015 Forester 2.5i Premium, All weather, Eyesight, Nav. $29,078 MSRP. $26,700 price paid.

dcm61

2015 2.5i Touring with Popular Package #1 + Splash Guard Kit. $28,862 + taxes/fees.
VIP pricing (2% under invoice).

MSRP = $31,673, Invoice = $29,464.

stever

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kbzon

2015 2.5 Touring +remote starter, bumper cover, auto dimming mirror... MSRP$ 31806.00 paid $29400.00 in CT 06851

kyfdx

Congrats on the new Subie!

forester_gum

2015 forester limited, msrp 296xx, paid 26200+TTL

Texas

specializedby

Trim and factory options: 2015 2.5i Premium CVT (Cargo Tray, All-Weather Mats, Dim Mirror w/ Homelink, Luggage Compartment Cover)
Dealer price is $24,077 (3.2% under invoice) + $255 (Title) + $1,926 (Sales Tax) +$80 (Doc Fee) + $27 (DMV Filing fee)
Total Out-the-Door price: **$26,365**
Zip code 92109 (San Diego, CA)
Other (extended warranty, service contract, dealer adds): None

Thoughts?

ajenkins82

Been looking at both Honda CR-Vs and Foresters. Best offer on the Forester thus far is $23,000 (all dealer fees included) for the following:

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2015 Forester 2.5i CVT

17-Inch Alloy Wheels

Roof Rails

MGD Cargo Tray

PGE Rear Bumper Cover

KGA Auto Dim Mirror Compass

STD Standard Destination Charge

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Deal is in the Kansas City, MO area. Any thoughts?

freddr

Anyone know the money factor,msrp and residual factor on the 2015 Forester $249 lease?
Thanks

kyfdx

@freddr said:
Anyone know the money factor,msrp and residual factor on the 2015 Forester $249 lease?
Thanks

$23,045 MSRP. $1949 Due at signing. Assumes $510 discount from MSRP. 36mo, 12K/yr.

.00175 MF and 64% residual. Manual transmission, base model.

riverlady

2015 premium 2.5i with eyesight
auto dimming mirrors with compass
aero bars for roof rack
rear bumber guard
all weather mats
cargo tray
cargo net
luggage cover
splash guards
$26,100 and I forgot to get a tube of touch up paint!

stickguy

Sounds nicely loaded. What was MSRP with all that stuff?

riverlady

Just a thougt.......checked online for prices of options and found I could get most of them cheaper even with shipping for oem. I ordered the side window deflectors for about $20 less, same part number : )

stickguy

You usually can get cheaper. But remember, they don't come installed. And if they come on the car they are covered by the bumper to bumper warranty too.

bluffs

2015 2.5i Premium-CVT-all weather package MSRP $26,600 (New England)
Paid $24,000 plus free luggage compartment cover and free oil change for life.

cantonman1

2.5i Premium with floor mats, auto-dim mirror (no homelink), rear bumper cover, cargo tray. Automatic and standard equipment. $23,700. Drive-out $25,300.

balab

I'm about for the deal/quote I got: 2015 Forester 2.0XT Touring w/EyeSight-Navigation, Dark Grey xterior, Black interior and, the following options dealer installed @‌ Port :
MGA (MGA) CARGO NET SEAT BACK
PGE (PGE) REAR BUMPER COVER
PGF (PGF) SPORT GRILLE GUNMETAL TRIM
QGM (QGM) SPLASH GUARD KIT
QGJ (QGJ) EXTERIOR AUTO DIMMING MIRROW W/APPROACH LIGHTING AUTO-DIM MIRROR W/COMPASS

$31,999 + tax,licence,doc,fees
Is this a good deal?

Thanks

balab

BTW, the above just posted was the alternate. My original deal which I was almost took a plunge was an exact same vehicle type but, with different options installed as follow:

BGA (BGA) FLOOR MATS ALL WEATHER
OGB (OGB) LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER POWER REAR GATE
PGE (PGE) REAR BUMPER COVER
UGA (UGA) CROSS BAR SET AERO

$31,457 + tax,licence,doc,fees

However, this vehicle was no longer available when I decided to go for it after a couple days of analyzing and digesting the options/trim/price.
The dealer offered me a somewhat similar (type) as above. I figured I would go for it (the alternate) and look for the options (from the original options) online and install them myself.
The best part of these two (options) might be the SPORT GRILL which I think it looks nice on a Dark Grey

tennineeight

Hi all,
Working on purchasing my first car online, a 2015 subaru forester. Below are the two options. I was wondering if you could tell me if either are competitive offers or not.

Choice 1:
2.5 premium automatic
all weather package
eyesight and navigation
popular package 2
All weather floor mats
Subtotal: $26,300
PA Tax: $1,578
PA Tags: $168.50
Documentation: $269
Final Price: $28,315.5

Choice 2:
2.5 premium automatic
AWP
Popular Package 2
subtotal is $24,627 PLUS tags, tags and doc fees which are comparable to above


Both of these prices seems to be below both the KBB and True Market Value numbers that I can find. Am i getting hosed somewhere in here?

brian125

Anybody buying a 2015 Forester. I'm around we could talk about pricing

aussiequattro

I'm just browsing for a Forester Premium. Thought I'd start here. There seems to be a lot more discussion about leasing than buying, which is consistent with what the sales guy told me when we were shooting the breeze while the shop was diagnosing the exhaust on my 97 Imprezza Outback Sport. Does leasing make more sense or does it depend on how long you plan on keeping the car? If it's any indication I bought the one I have now when it was 2 1/2 years old.

How reliable are services like True Car and Consumer Reports "Cars Best Deals Plus"? I took a quick look at True Car and what seems like Edmunds' version. Those almost seem like a car buying service. I was put off by True Car in particular which wanted to know my choice of color, since color is pretty much the last thing I care about.

brian125

Those mentioned services are best used as a guide and not a final price.

woodstick

I just bought two 2015 2.5i Foresters with automatic transmission, alloy wheels and popular option 2 package. MSRP was 25,406; sale price was 22,800 plus tax and tags. Also got the 0.9% Subaru financing for 48 months.

jbbevel

2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring (CVT) 4dr All-wheel Drive

MSRP: $31,669

SALE PRICE: $27,361 (before tax, license, doc. fees)

2015 Forester 2.5i Touring CVT

Burnished Bronze exterior

Black interior

Option Package 31

Standard Model

Popular Package #2

Dim Mirror/Com w/Homelink

Ext Mirror w Appro Lt/Compass

Rear Bumper Cover

Seat Back Cargo Net

All Weather Floor Mats


OTD: $29,816

kyfdx

jbbevel said:

2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring (CVT) 4dr All-wheel Drive

MSRP: $31,669

SALE PRICE: $27,361 (before tax, license, doc. fees)

2015 Forester 2.5i Touring CVT

Burnished Bronze exterior

Black interior

Option Package 31

Standard Model

Popular Package #2

Dim Mirror/Com w/Homelink

Ext Mirror w Appro Lt/Compass

Rear Bumper Cover

Seat Back Cargo Net

All Weather Floor Mats


OTD: $29,816

Congrats on the new Subaru! Nice deal.

dcm61

jbbevel said:

2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring (CVT) 4dr All-wheel Drive

MSRP: $31,669

SALE PRICE: $27,361 (before tax, license, doc. fees)

2015 Forester 2.5i Touring CVT

$2000 under invoice ... seems like the dealer is losing big money. Did you have a trade in?

ppmd

2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Jasmine Green exterior / Gray Interior

All weather mats
Rear bumper cover
Ext mirror with approach light / compass / HomeLink
Window tint
Vehicle theft etching
Mud flaps
(NO navigation or EyeSight)

$28,848 before tax, lic/reg, doc fees

metaphysical

2.5i base model automatic with alloy wheels and some other random upgrade for $22200 + tax and fees. SoCal.

lonestar7

I'm considering a 2015 Forester: Cloth interior, 17 inch Alloy Wheels, Black finish roof rail, Cargo Tray, All Weather Floor Mats.
MSRP $24,792. Dealer will sell it for $23,000 exactly. I'd greatly appreciate feedback about this. Thanks.

kingofspam

My dad just bought a 2015 Forester Limited Nav/Harmon Kardon/Eyesight (white w/gray leather interior) in San Diego County. MSRP 32384, sale price 28934, 0% factor financing for four years. We usually both pay cash for cars, but when you can use somebody else's money for free...

That wasn't a bad price, based on what I've seen here on Edmunds and also on TrueCar, but somewhat to my surprise, that number - their "Internet price" was something they would not move from at all. That was a take it or leave it price, so we took it. It's not like the $8000 off MSRP we got on an Odyssey EX-L RESNAV in 2009, but the economy was rougher then, and that dealer had 30 Odysseys in inventory. The only other 2015 Foresters with Eyesight at this dealer were Touring models (he would have taken one, if they were still there) sold the day before, and both Eyesight and the color were important (red would have been OK, too). Might have done just as well on price for a 2016, but then he would have paid cash rather than finance, and that 0% interest was very attractive, so we took it.

Not unhappy with the price, and _maybe_ their Internet price really is their final price. OTOH, if it was a 2016, it might have been less final. Would be interested to hear others' experiences regarding Soob dealers and Internet pricing.

Anyway, it's a really nice vehicle. Well equipped, good on the road. I prefer the road feel of my Odyssey (the steering resistance is just perfect for my tastes), but the Forester is great. I drove it home from the dealership while he followed in his car, and fully enjoyed it. Mileage (almost all freeway) was 32.something for the 30-mile trip. I've done that well once (for a whole tank) with our Mazda 5, and it has a smaller engine. I'm impressed.

kyfdx

kingofspam said:

My dad just bought a 2015 Forester Limited Nav/Harmon Kardon/Eyesight (white w/gray leather interior) in San Diego County. MSRP 32384, sale price 28934, 0% factor financing for four years. We usually both pay cash for cars, but when you can use somebody else's money for free...

That wasn't a bad price, based on what I've seen here on Edmunds and also on TrueCar, but somewhat to my surprise, that number - their "Internet price" was something they would not move from at all. That was a take it or leave it price, so we took it. It's not like the $8000 off MSRP we got on an Odyssey EX-L RESNAV in 2009, but the economy was rougher then, and that dealer had 30 Odysseys in inventory. The only other 2015 Foresters with Eyesight at this dealer were Touring models (he would have taken one, if they were still there) sold the day before, and both Eyesight and the color were important (red would have been OK, too). Might have done just as well on price for a 2016, but then he would have paid cash rather than finance, and that 0% interest was very attractive, so we took it.

Not unhappy with the price, and _maybe_ their Internet price really is their final price. OTOH, if it was a 2016, it might have been less final. Would be interested to hear others' experiences regarding Soob dealers and Internet pricing.

Anyway, it's a really nice vehicle. Well equipped, good on the road. I prefer the road feel of my Odyssey (the steering resistance is just perfect for my tastes), but the Forester is great. I drove it home from the dealership while he followed in his car, and fully enjoyed it. Mileage (almost all freeway) was 32.something for the 30-mile trip. I've done that well once (for a whole tank) with our Mazda 5, and it has a smaller engine. I'm impressed.

Congrats to your Dad on the new Forester!

stever

Nice summary, thanks. Subaru can't do any wrong and they (still) can't keep up with demand. Even in sunny San Diego apparently. Heard a lot of good stuff about Eyesight too.

shopsalot1

I live in NJ and looking to purchase from a NY dealership (a Subaru 2016 2.5i Touring) - way better pricing quoted there (using TruCar). Has anyone done this and how was the experience. Can I mention the dealer name here?

Michaell

shopsalot1 said:

I live in NJ and looking to purchase from a NY dealership (a Subaru 2016 2.5i Touring) - way better pricing quoted there (using TruCar). Has anyone done this and how was the experience. Can I mention the dealer name here?

Yes, you can mention the dealer name - just no contact information (website, phone, email).

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samp9

This is best quote I got it from a dealer. He said he is loosing money and getting from another deal to sell at that price and that is final and no more negotiations. All the discussion was through email/phone so far. Planning to go and see him tomorrow.. Can I pull the trigger? or can I do it little better by month end? Please advise. TIA.

Forster Premium CVT with All weather + EyeSight Selling price : $25647
Location: Ohio