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2008 Subaru Impreza starts at $16,995, WRX at $24,350
click above image for more pics of the 2008 Subaru Impreza and WRX
Though not officially announced, pricing for the new 2008 Subaru Impreza has leaked out onto the web courtesy of a dealer with loose lips. The complete breakdown of models and packages shows that the redesigned 2008 Impreza will have a base MSRP of $16,995 for a four-door sedan with the 2.5L boxer-four. That's a full $1,000 less expensive than the outgoing 2007 Impreza 2.5i sedan.
At the other end of the spectrum, the WRX model with its turbocharged version of the 2.5L engine producing 224 horsepower will start at $24,350 for the four-door sedan and $24,850 for the five-door hatch. This model year's 2007 WRX TR (Tuner Ready) starts lower at $23,995, but is somewhat of a blank canvas car meant for customers who will immediately begin customizing their WRX. The base 2007 WRX sedan, however, starts at $24,995, meaning the 2008 model with its controversial new skin and upgraded interior will be $645 less expensive than the outgoing model.
It appears that Impreza prices have dropped across the board, which should help satisfy potential defectors who aren't pleased with the new design. If you've got money in your pockets, the most expensive Impreza until the STi appears will be a five-door WRX model with the Satellite Radio and Navigation package that retails for $28,950. There will also be an Outback Sport version of the five-door hatch, though not the sedan, that starts at $19,995. Destination charges, don't forget, will raise the price of any model by $645.
Click here to view the 2008 Impreza's complete pricing structure.
Thanks for the tip, Sam!
[Source: North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
srivendel 12:43PM (7/17/2007)
That pricing seems very competitive, especially the entry-level sedan. You're talking AWD and quality Subaru engineering for the price of a mid-level Sentra. Nice.
And the WRX remains an incredible performance bargain. VW's limited edition R32 Golf cum Rabbit is $33k, with very similar mechanical specs.
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this guy 12:32AM (10/06/2007)
the shitiest impreza subura ever made... BUT!! at the lowest price... u get wat u pay for i guess
John P. 12:47PM (7/17/2007)
The designs might be controversial to some, but they are the best looking impreza/wrx to date. I know, that isn't saying much coming from Subaru.
I Still don't like the giant single snout on the hood, no matter how functional it is, better than the last one at least.
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tooler 1:14PM (7/17/2007)
When? When is it on sale?
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why not the LS2LS7? 1:22PM (7/17/2007)
Hmm. Subaru removes perfectly good cars like the Legacy GT wagon to "simplify" their lineup and then resumes one of their most confusing practices, applying an Outback name to the Impreza.
I don't understand this company any more.
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Richard 1:49PM (7/17/2007)
Well this one WAS pretty simple:
Legacy = platform
Impreza = platform
Outback = + 2" ride height + Body Cladding +/- LL Bean
Outback WAS a package: "The Legacy Outback" - as it was pitched by Paul Hogan. Then, the brand equity of "Outback" overtook that of the platforms to which it was applied and "Legacy" disappeared, first from the name, now from the showrooms.
But it is just a package and as there is still an Impreza it can still get an "Outback" package.
What's so difficult?
bobin4 3:02PM (7/17/2007)
The Outback Sport is one of the great little secrets in the industry. I own one and yes there are few of us out there but I can get a model more capable of tackling terrain that isn't a grandpa car. The Outback says too grown up to me a young male. Outback Sport is exactly what the name implies Sport. I love it and held my breath they would come out with another one. Now I can rest assured.
why not the LS2LS7? 4:21PM (7/17/2007)
Outback was a package. It stopped being a package years ago when they switched the name to just Outback.
You know the Altima used to be a "package". My mother owned a Nissan Stanza Altima.
But they switched it to just the Nissan Altima years ago. Just like Subaru.
Would it make sense for Nissan to offer a "Altima Sport" that was really a Sentra?
Omer 1:28PM (7/17/2007)
$28,950 for a STI?? Really.. thats awesome.
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TexRob 1:39PM (7/17/2007)
No, they said the most expensive model until the STI comes out is "a five-door WRX model with the Satellite Radio and Navigation package that retails for $28,950"
Andy 1:37PM (7/17/2007)
You misunderstood...it's $28,950 for the most expensive version of the WRX currently. Once the STI is released, it no doubt will have a price quite a bit higher than $28,950. Probably something in the low to mid $30's.
indijanac 4:52PM (7/19/2007)
$28950 for the most expensive WRX. when do these cars come out.
Imp 1:35PM (7/17/2007)
Absolutely unattractive at any price.
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rv 3:49PM (7/17/2007)
There's nothing else that competes at the price. Its very attractive indeed! I'll take a 5-door hatch in black. Can't friggin' wait to test-drive one. Love driving the older models - the 2002 is a blast and the torqueier 2007 handles/drives even better. This should rock. Period.
Juvenille 4:43PM (7/18/2007)
"Absolutely unattractive at any price."
Just like your mother
Juvenille 4:43PM (7/18/2007)
"Absolutely unattractive at any price."
Just like your mother
YouFaceTheTick 1:41PM (7/17/2007)
Nice pricing. This is a car - the 5 door - high on my list for 2009/2010.
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Richard 1:51PM (7/17/2007)
I think that the higher priced 5-door WRX might not be too good for 5-door WRX sales!
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Nick 1:52PM (7/17/2007)
the most expensive Impreza until the STi appears will be a five-door WRX model with the Satellite Radio and Navigation package that retails for $28,950
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SocalObserver 2:05PM (7/17/2007)
Does the front end of this thing remind anyone else of a last-gen Camry?
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