Subaru Announces Pricing on New 2009 Impreza and Tribeca Models

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. this week announced pricing on the 2009 Impreza and the upgraded 2009 Tribeca Special Edition models.

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"Subaru is proud to announce these product enhancements that continue to create value for the Impreza, WRX and Tribeca vehicle lines," said Tom Doll, executive vice president, Subaru of America, Inc.

With the final rollout of the exceptional 2009 Subaru models complete, the company is poised to continue gaining greater market share.

"Subaru has had record breaking sales this year," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "With the introduction of the 2009 Impreza, WRX and Tribeca Special Edition, we've added even more performance, equipment and value to take our sales to the next level."

2009 Subaru Impreza

Impreza Model Highlights:

The Impreza 2.5i adds VDC - now standard on all Impreza models have this key active-safety feature, including rear disc brakes, Brake Assist, Incline Start Assist (manual transmission models) and body-color door handles/exterior mirrors with a starting price of $17,495.

The Impreza 2.5i 4 door, equipped with manual transmission, will have a starting price of $17,495. While the 2.5i 5 door, also equipped with manual transmission, will have a starting price of $17,995.

The Impreza WRX 4 door has a starting price of $24,995 and is available exclusively with the 5-speed manual transmission, the All-Wheel Drive Impreza WRX features a 2.5-Liter DOHC intercooled turbocharged engine delivering 265 horsepower, larger 225/45 R17 lower profile summer performance tires, 17-inch alloy wheels, an Aero Package, WRX upholstery w/red stitching and WRX logo on front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and red stitching, and STI type grille w/WRX badge. The Impreza WRX 5 door model has the same features as the 4 door, it also has an STI rear spoiler with a starting price of $25,495.

An Optional Premium Package offers a power tilt/slide glass moonroof for the 2.5i and WRX. Satellite and Navigation are also available.

New to the family - the Impreza 2.5GT 4 door has a starting price of $26,995 and is powered by 224-hp intercooled turbo Boxer engine and teamed to standard 4-speed automatic transmission and Active AWD version of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The all-new 2.5GT model also features Impreza Premium Package equipment, including new power glass moonroof, plus All-Weather Package. The all-new Impreza 2.5GT 5 door is comparably equipped for $27,495.

Pricing for the popular Outback Sport models remains unchanged starting at $19,995 as does pricing for the Impreza WRX STI model starting at $34,995.

Destination and delivery for all 2009 Impreza models is $665 ($815 for dealers in Alaska).

2009 Tribeca Special Edition

The 2009 Tribeca Special Edition models will soon be arriving at dealerships as well. These models have been created to add more value at a lower price to create a competitive advantage in this ultra-competitive segment.

Tribeca Special Edition Model Highlights:

The Tribeca Special Edition 5-passenger is well-equipped with leather seating surfaces, rear air conditioning, heated front seats, 2-position Memory Driver's seat, and an upgraded 160-watt audio system with a 6-disc in-dash CD Changer, 8 speakers and rear subwoofer and retails for $31,295 due to a $1,400 discount.

The Tribeca Special Edition 7-passenger includes the same extra equipment with the exception of the rear cabin AC. With a discount of $1,600, the retail price is only $31,595.

Destination and delivery for the Subaru Tribeca Special Edition vehicles is also $665 ($815 for dealers in Alaska).

    2009 IMPREZA PRICING
    MODEL                Standard Package      Transmission    Total Suggested
                                                                Retail Price
    IMPREZA 4 DOOR
    2.5i                                             5MT          $17,495
    2.5i                                             4AT-S        $18,495
    2.5i Premium          Premium Package            5MT          $19,495
    2.5i Premium          Premium Package            4AT-S        $20,495
    2.5i Premium          Navigation/ Satellite
                           Radio Package             4AT-S        $22,495
    2.5GT                                            4AT-S        $26,995
    WRX                                              5MT          $24,995
    WRX Premium                                      5MT          $27,495
    WRX Premium           Navigation/ Satellite
                           Radio Package             5MT          $29,495

    IMPREZA 5 DOOR
    2.5i                                             5MT          $17,995
    2.5i                                             4AT-S        $18,995
    2.5i Premium          Premium Package            5MT          $19,995
    2.5i Premium          Premium Package            4AT-S        $20,995
    2.5i Premium          Navigation/ Satellite
                           Radio Package             4AT-S        $22,995
    Outback Sport                                    5MT          $19,995
    Outback Sport                                    4AT-S        $20,995
    2.5GT                                            4AT-S        $27,495
    WRX                                              5MT          $25,495
    WRX Premium                                      5MT          $27,995
    WRX Premium           Navigation/ Satellite
                           Radio Package             5MT          $29,995

    IMPREZA WRX STI
    WRX STI                                          6MT          $34,995
    WRX STI               BBS Package (Silver BBS)   6MT          $36,995
    WRX STI               BBS Package (Gold BBS)     6MT          $36,995
    WRX STI               BBS & Navigation Package
                           (Silver BBS)              6MT          $38,795
    WRX STI               BBS & Navigation Package
                           (Gold BBS)                6MT          $38,795

    2009 TRIBECA PRICING
    MODEL                                       Transmission   Total Suggested
                                                                 Retail Price
    TRIBECA 5-PASSENGER
    Tribeca 5-Passenger                              5AT-S         $29,995
    Tribeca Special Edition 5-Passenger              5AT-S         $31,295
    Tribeca Limited 5-Passenger                      5AT-S         $32,595
    Tribeca Limited 5-Passenger + Navigation         5AT-S         $34,995

    TRIBECA 7-PASSENGER
    Tribeca 7-Passenger                              5AT-S         $30,995
    Tribeca Special Edition 7-Passenger              5AT-S         $31,595
    Tribeca Limited 7- Passenger                     5AT-S         $33,595
    Tribeca Limited 7- Passenger + Navigation        5AT-S         $35,995
    Tribeca Limited 7- Passenger + Rear Seat
     DVD + Navigation                                5AT-S         $37,795

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2007. In addition, Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero- landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit www.subaru.com.

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