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April 2005 car testing magazine says WRX and STi are both best picks and suggested buys.
Updates
May 2005 price increase on cars arriving at dealers starting in May 2005
January 2005: The SCCA membership offer included with a WRX or STi purchase discontinued 12/31/04
October 2004: new accessories: STi blue carpeted floor mats, and Auto Dimming mirror/compass with Homelink photo

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    About the Subaru Impreza

BASICS

WRX: A PARTIAL HISTORY by model year
Impreza is made by Fuji (Subaru) in Ota, Japan.

2005
September:  Price increases announced on cars delivered to dealers starting 9/04 and again 5/05.

2005 models available 5/04. WRX gets new design gray 16" alloy wheels, new automatic climate control with air filtration, smoked headlight lens, new door panel armrests with power mirror controls, body colored lower trim replaces black, upgraded speakers, silver face 6 CD changer, re-designed keyless remote fob, new center console with 2 cupholders, new colors.
STi gets Helical Front differential, .5" wider rear wheels, rear wheel well arch fender flares, Yaw sensors, AM/FM/CD changer, Immobilizer key, new remote entry fob, new automatic climate control knobs, new door armrests with power mirror controls, new center console with 2 cupholders.

2004 The 04 WRX available 5/03, with minor re-design. New optional Premium Sedan Package with new for USA Impreza All Weather Package, Sunroof and spoiler. The WRX STi model available in June/July. Other WRX changes include projector beam fog lights, re-designed one-piece front seats, collapsible pedals, larger hood scoop, center tachometer, new head, tail and fog lights, new gray color vents and stereo, a few new colors ...
2003  The 03 WRX gets illuminated ignition key ring. New Sonic Yellow color available in sedan and wagon, sedan only available with the rear spoiler. App 1,500 yellow WRXs will be made. New optional 17" WRX wheels from Subaru, other performance items. (03 price increase $200)
2002  Introduced March 2001, 1st US/Canada WRX
2001
2000 P1 by ProDrive in UK, 276 hp
1999 RB-5 model in UK, to celebrate Impreza driver Richard Burns winning record
1998 22-B STi model UK only, only 400 made
1994 1st European model 208 hp; Sti model, 247 hp; Type RA Sti, 271 hp
1992 1st year. Japan model with 237 hp
 
 
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE
full information visit my  Warranty, maintenance, towing page

New Car 1000 mile break-in period- keep RPMs under 4000, vary speeds, avoid hard starts/stops, warm up and cool down engine
1st oil change 3000 miles/3 months
Oil change: every 3,750, or at least every 7,500
Tire rotation 7,500 miles
15,000 miles - minor service, inspection, air and other filter changes as necessary.
30,000 mile service with major fluids, spark plugs, (WRX 60,000) and filters change.
60,000 miles (WRX spark plugs) - repeat 30,000
105,000 miles replace timing belt.

WARRANTIES
Bumper-to-bumper: 3 year/36,000 mile
Roadside assistance: 3 year/36,000 mile
3year/36,000 service adjustment (adjustment performed one time)
3year/36,000 mile Wear Item Warranty covers brakes, clutch disc lining, wiper blades
Powertrain: 5 year/ 60,000 mile
Corrosion: 5 year/100,000 mile
Wear and adjustment: 12 month/12,000 mile
Does not cover wear or damage due to competitive driving
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SAFETY
Collapsible pedals to reduce risk to feet in accidents
EBD Brakes: electronic brake force distribution varies front/rear brake power
Airbags: Dual Front
Airbags; Dual Side
3-point lap and shoulder belts with Height Adjustable outboard shoulder harness for all (5) occupants.
Internal Trunk Release, sedan, emergency inside-trunk release handle
LATCH Child seat Tethers and Uniform Mounting Clips
Childproof rear door locks and windows.
Daytime running lights
Crumple zones: front and rear
Drop-down motor mounts
Re-inforced door beams: Dual front, single rear
A Pillar beam
Anti-lock disc brakes with EBD electronic brake force distribution
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2005 IMPREZA PRICES
NOTES
Price increases: on cars delivered to dealers in May 2005.
on cars delivered to dealers starting in 9/04

2005 Destination now $575 (was $550), Alaska residents ADD $150 destination to $725
Prices may vary in NY, NJ, RI, NH, VT, MA, (New England), and also Hawaii. Please contact your local dealer

NEW Certain regions of the US already have a new $275 advertising line item on the dealer invoice.  This advertising chnarge is NOT included here. It is expected to be national by year end.

2005 IMPREZA model
code
invoice + $575 destination
check with your local dealer 
for regional advertising
MSRP +$575 destination
suggested list price
RS sedan manual transmission 5JA $16,757 + $575 =$17,332
after 9/2004  $16862 + $575 = $17,435
after May 2005 $17,020 +$575= $17,595
$17,997 + $575 =$18,570
after 9/2004  $18,095 + $575 =$18,670
after May 2005 $18,245 +$575= $18,820
RS sedan automatic trans 5JB $17,490  + $575 = $18,065
after 9/2004  $17,506 + $575 =$18,171
after May 2005 $17,754 +$575= $18,839
$18,795 + $575= $19,370
after 9/2004  $18,895 + $575 =$19,470
after May 2005 $19,045 +$575= $19,620
RS Sport package sedan, manual trans 5JC $17,676 + $575 = $18,251
after 9/2004  $17,781 + $575 =$18,356 
after May 2005 $17,939 +$575= $18,514
$18,995 + $575 = $19,570
after 9/2004  $19,095 + $575 =$19,670
after May 2005 $19,245 +$575= $19,820
RS Sport sedan automatic trans 5JD $18,409 + $575 = $18,984
after 9/2004  $18,515 + $575 =$19,090
after May 2005 $18,673 +$575= $19,248
$19,795 + $575 =$20,370
after 9/2004  $19,895 + $575 =$19,670
after May 2005 $20,045 +$575= $20,620
RS wagon manual trans 5LA $16,759 + $575 = $17,334
after 9/2004  $16,864 + 575 =$17,439
after May 2005 $17,020 +$575= $17,597
$17,995 + $575 =$18,570
after 9/2004  $18,095 + $575 =$18,670
after May 2005 $18,245 +$575= $18,820
RS wagon automatic trans 5LB $17,492 + $575 = $18,067
after 9/2004  $17,598 + $575 = $18,173
after May 2005 $17,756 +$575= $18,331
$18,795 + $575 =$19,370
after 9/2004  $18,895 + $575 =$19,470
after May 2005 $19,045 +$575= $19,620
Outback Sport wagon manual trans 5LE $17,577 + $575 = $18,885
after 9/2004  $17,683 + $575 =$18,258
after May/2005 $17,841 +$575= $18,416
$18,895 + $575 =$19,470
after 9/2004  $18,995 + $575 =$19,570
after May 2005 $19,145 +$575= $19,720
Outback Sport wagon automatic trans 5LF $18,310 + $575 = $18,885
after 9/2004  $8,417 + $575 =$18,992
after May 2005 $185,75 +$575= $19,150
$19,695 + $575 =$20,270
after 9/2004  $19,795+ $575 =$20,370
after May 2005 $19,945 +$575= $20,520
Outback Sport SE Special Edition manual trans, (avail 9/04) 5LG $17557 + $459 pkg + $575 = $18,611
after 9/2004  $18141 + $575 = $18,716
after May 2005 $18,299 +$575= $18,874
$18,895 + $500 pkg + $575 = $19,970
after 9/2004  $19,495 + $575 =$20,070
after May 2005 $19,645 +$575= $20,220
Outback Sport SE automatic trans (avail 9/04) 5LH $18,310 + $459 pkg + $575 =$19,344
after 9/2004  $18,875 + $575 =$19,450
after May 2005 $19,033 +$575= $19,608
$19,695 + 500pkg + $575 = $20,770
after 9/2004  $20,295 + $575 =$20,870
after May 2005 $20,445 +$575= $21,020
WRX wagon, manual trans 5LC $22,534 + $575 = $23,109
after 9/2004  $22,640 + $575 =$23,215
after May 2005 $22,798  +$575= $23,373
$24,295 + $575 = $24,870 
after 9/2004  $24,395 + $575 = $24,970
after May 2005 $24,545 +$575= $25,120
WRX wagon automatic trans 5LD $23,451 + $575 = $24,026
after 9/2004  $23,557 + $575 =$24,132
after May 2005 $23,715 +$575= $24,290
$25,295 + $575 = $25,870
after 9/2004  $25,395 + $575 =$25,970
after May 2005 $25,545 +$575= $26,120
WRX sedan, manual trans 5JE $22,993 + $575 =$23,568
after 9/2004  $23,098 + $575 =$23,673
after May 2005 $ 23,256 +$575= $23,821
$24,795 = $575 =$25,370
after 9/2004  $24,895 + $575 =$25,470
after May 2005 $25,045 +$575= $25,620
WRX sedan, automatic trans 5JF $23,910 + $575 =$24,485
after 9/2004  $24,015 + $575 =$24,590
after May 2005 $24,173 +$575= $24,748
$25,795 + $575 =$26,370
after 9/2004  $25,895 + $575 =$26,470
after May 2005 $26,045 +$575= $26,620
WRX Premium sedan, manual trans 5JG $24,369 + $575 = $24,944
after 9/2004  $24,475 + $575 =$25,050
after May 2005 $24,633  +$575= $25,208
$26,295 +$575 = $26,870
after 9/2004  $26,395 + $575 =$26,970
after May 2005 $26,545 +$575= $27,120
WRX Premium sedan, automatic trans 5JH $25,286 + $575 =$25,861 
after 9/2004  $25,392 + $575 =$25,967
after May 2005 $25,550 +$575= $26,125
$27,295 = $575 = $27,870
after 9/2004  $27,395 + $575 =$27,970
after May 2005 $27,545 +$575= $28,120
STI sedan, manual trans 5JI gold
5JJ silver
$30,000 + $575 = $30,575
after 9/2004  $30,105 + $575 =$30,680
after May 2005 $30,263 +$575= $30,839
$32,195 + $575 = $32,770
after 9/2004  $32,295 +$575 =$32,870
after May 2005 $32,445  +$575= $33,020
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2005 invoice
add for any regional advertising
2005 MSRP
base +$575 destination = MSRP

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What's new for 2005
WRX gets
new design 10 spoke 16" gray-colored alloy wheels
new center console cupholders, replaces the one by the center vent
new climate control 
new air filtration
new smoked headlight lens
new body colored side ground effects (replaces black)
new standard upgraded speakers (4)
new am/fm/CD changer with bass, mid, treble adjustments, 6 spkrs
new re-designed keyless remote fob
new Door armest re-designed, now cloth, with mirror controls
new colors.
STi gets
new Helical Front limited slip differential
new power steering oil cooler
new wider 8" wheel (replaces 7.5")
new rear wheel arch flares, body colored (because the new 8" whl?)
new Immobilizer key, 3 supplied. Needed to start car
new Yaw sensor (part of the lateral G sensor)
new climate control
new air filtration
new smoked headlight lens
new daytime running lights
new re-designed keyless remote fob
new seat cushion side bolster material
new center console cupholders, replaces the one by the center vent
new sam/fm/CD changer w/ bass, mid, treble adjustments, 6 spkrs
new door armrest redesigned, now cloth, includes mirror controls
new colors
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2005 DIMENSIONS
Impreza wagon cargo measurements
Cargo area hand measurements, 02-05 Impreza wagon

A: gate width at bottom on door 29"
B: gate width at middle of door 40.5" (at top of gate 34")
C: cargo width on top of wheel wells 49"
D: cargo width at floor between wheel wells 37"
E: cargo length with rear seat folded down, measured to top of seat but not including headrest 59.5"
F: gate opening height, top to bottom,  32"
G: cargo floor with seat up 36"
H: interior height floor-to-ceiling 23-33" depending on where
I: length from top of rear seat to inside rear gate 27"

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Model
WRX Sedan
WRX Sport Wagon
STi sedan
Curb weight
manual:3085lbs
auto:3140lbs
Premium Pkg
manual 3,126lbs
auto: 3,181lbs
manual: 3,165lbs
auto:3,220lbs
manual:3,263lbs
Overall Length
173.8"
173.8"
173.8"
Wheelbase
99.4"
99.4"
100"
Towing: Hitch available for WRX wagon. Not suggested for WRX sedan, STi.
Weight: 2000 pounds 
Hitch: 200lb tongue weight
not recommended
2000 pounds
not recommended
Width
68.5"
66.7"
68.5"
Track front/rear
58.5/58.3
57.7/57.3
58.7/58.9
Height, overall
56.7"
58.5
56.3"
Ground clearance
6.1"
6.1"
5.7"
Interior Headroom front/rear
38.6/36.7"
Premium Pkg
36.6"/36.6"
39.7/37.3"
38.6/36.7"
Interior Legroom front/rear
42.9/33.0"
42.9/33.7"
42.9/33.0"
Cd: Coefficient of drag
0.33
0.33
 
Cargo Volume
trunk 11.cf
rear seat up: 27.9cf
rear seat down: 61.6cf
trunk 11.0cf
EPA interior volume
87.6cf
90.4cf
87.6cf
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2005 WRX AND STi
MECHANICAL AND STANDARD FEATURES
S = standard, 0=optional
model
WRX sedan
WRX wagon
STi sedan
Engine 2.0L boxer DOHC, 4 cylinder, 16 valve
Turbocharged
Hood scoop air intake with Intercooler
Block and heads, Aluminum alloy. open deck design, with cast iron cylinder liners
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Bore: 92x75mm, 3.62x2.95"
Redline 6500 rpm
 
 

 

2.5L boxer DOHC 4cylinder, 16 valve
Turbocharged, high-boost, IHI Brand
Enlarged Air-Intake Hood scoop with Water-Sprayed intercooler: manually operated hood-scoop water sprayer provides additional cooling to the intercooler
Drive-by-wire throttle
Aluminum alloy pistons
Cast iron cylinder liners
Reinforced "semi-closed deck" alloy block
Forged high-carbon steel connecting rods
Resin composite intake manifold
Electronic Drive by Wire throttle
Bore: 99.5 x 79mm, 3.92 x 3.11"
Redline 7000rpm
Horsepower/Torque 227HP@6000rpm, Torque: ft lbs 217@4000rpm 300hp@6000 rpm, 300ft torque@4000rpm
Compression: (turbo) 8.0:1, Maximum boost: 13.5 PSI 8.2:1, Maximum Boost 14.5psi
Valves Solid lifters, valve lash shims AVCS (Active Valve Control System) variable valve timing optimizes engine volumetric efficiency through the rev band
Sodium filled exhaust valves
Tune up specs* plugs: Direct ignition platinum spark plugs, #NGK PFR6G
Firing order 1-3-2-4
ignition timing at idle- 12* +/- 10* 
idle rpm at park- 750 +/- 100
Plugs: Direct Ignition Iridium spark plugs, #NGK IFLR6B
Firing order 1-3-2-4
ignition timing at idle 17*+/- 10
idle rpm at park: 700 +/- 100
Fuel 
91 octane minimum, 15.9 USG
91 octane minimum, 15.9 USG- high octane is important!
Generator, battery 12V, 75A. Battery: manual: 48ah;  automatic: 52ah 12V, 90A. Battery 48ah
Emissions:  50 state LEV (low emission vehicle) 50 state LEV (low emission vehicle)
Axle Differentials: manual
viscous locking center differential
Limited Slip rear
Center: DCCD (Driver Controlled Center Differential) front/rear power split, 6 levels or auto mode, with indicator light
Front: new for 05 "Helical" Limited-slip front axle
Rear: Mechanical Limited-slip rear axle
Power steering oil cooler
na
S new for 05
Economy city/highway
Manual: 20/27
Auto: 19/26
manual: 18/24
automatic: na
Gear ratios, manual trans 5 speed 1- 3.454, 2-1.947:1, 3- 1.366:1, 4- 0.972:1
5- 0.738:1
6 speed with transmission cooler, STI shift knob. 1st: 3.636, 2nd: 2.375, 3rd: 1.761, 4th:1.346, 5th:0.971, 6th: 0.756, reverse: 3.545
Gear ratios, automatic trans
1st 2.785, 2nd 1.545, 3rd 1.000, 4th 0.694
not available
Final drive ratio
manual: 3.9
auto: 4.11
manual: 3.9
auto: 4.11
manual 3.90
Towing, not recommended
2000# (not rec)
2000#
2000# (not rec)
2005
WRX sedan
WRX Wagon
STi sedan
Brake hardware
Front: 11.4" vented twin-caliper piston.
Rear: 10.3" solid disc

Front: 11.4" vented twin-caliper piston.
Rear: 10.3" solid disc
Brembo Disc brakes
Front: Vented 12.7" diameter, 1.2" thick, Four-piston, fixed-position calipers.
Rear: Vented 12.3" diameter,  .8" thick, Two-piston, fixed-position calipers.
Brakes: Anti-lock  4 channel, 4 sensor ABS with EBD electronic brake force distribution 4 channel, 4 sensor ABS with EBD electronic brake force distribution Super Sport Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), with independently controlled rear wheels.
EBD: Electronic Brake-force Distribution independently controls brake forces at each wheel, optimizing the braking ability during hard cornering, resulting in reduced understeer. EBD also provides a more precise control of braking pressure between the front and rear wheels based on the vehicle load to improve stopping distances and stability
Steering: 
variable assist, speed sensitive rack-and-pinion. 
Quick Ratio: 16.5:1
Leather Momo Wheel
Engine-speed controlled variable power assist, load sensing valve and variable capacity power steering pump
Quick Ratio steering 15.0:1 Rack and Pinion, 
Leather Momo STi wheel
Turning radius: 35.4'
S
Lock-to-lock: 2.7 turns
S
Lock-to-lock: 2.7 turns
S
lock-to-lock 2.6 turns
Wheels/tires:
16x6.5" 5spoke alloy 205/55R16 all season Potenza RE92
16x6.5" 5spoke alloy 205/55R16 all season 
Potenza RE92
new 17x8" BBS alloy (17x8jj), 5 lug, 5x114.3 pattern
225/45R17 Bridgestone Potenza RE070 Summer/Directional
Offset 53mm (it's been suggested not to go under 48mm)
Available with
Gold wheels, car model code 5JI
Silver wheels, car model code 5JJ
Suspension: McPherson-type strut, 4 wheel independent, Front and rear stabilizer bars
S
Sport tuned independent
S
Sport tuned independent
Sport-tuned independent
McPherson-type inverted, alloy lower L-arms, liquid filler rear bushings, cross-member stiffener bar, front/rear 20mm sway bars
Body metal
70% body sheet metal is two-sided galvanized. Aluminum-alloy hood
Stereo: AM/FM Stereo, cassette, 6 disc in-dash CD changer
6 speakers
optional
Headlights
Multi reflector 4 beam halogen, smoked headlight lens
Low beam: High Intensity Discharge (HID) with smoked lens. 
Manually height adjustable from inside 
Dash illumination level displays in digital trip meter
Daytime running lights
S
S
S
REV adjustable RPM alarm with warning buzzer and light.
na
na
S
Adjustable RPM alarm light flashes with on or off  buzzer when you exceed RPM levels you set. 
RPM setting displays in outside temp gauge and tach
Projector Beam Fog lights
S
S
na
Sport exhaust pipe, large single tip
S
S
S STi type
Front fender: wide type
blister: sharper angle, wider
bulge
blister
Rear wheel arch flare
na
na
Hood: Aluminum alloy with hood scoop and undercover insulator
S
S
S - enlarged hood scoop
Aerodynamic side ground effects
S body colored
S body colored
Front corner spoiler 
STi side body colored ground effects 
Wide Flared Front Fenders and rear quarter panels 
Rear Spoiler
0 - Std on Premium
S
S - dual composite, STi
 held on with 17 screws! ... see photo page
Roof Rack
0
S
cross bars optional
0
model
WRX Sedan
WRX Wagon
STi sedan
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2005 WRX and STI
INTERIOR FEATURES
S = standard, 0=optional
model
WRX Sedan
WRX Wagon
STi sedan
Dashboard display
Fuel and temperature gauges
Center tachometer (moved for 04)
Silver trimmed gauges
normal Warning lights: low fuel, ABS and EBD and parking brake, open door, engine temp, auto transmission oil hot, battery, oil pressure, SRS airbag, seatbelt
Low fuel light when under approx.4US gallons
Dark gray metallic interior trim
Aluminum trimmed gauges, red needle
9,000-rpm center tachometer with STi logo
Adjustable tachometer redline buzzer
160-mph speedometer
DCCD display (driver controlled center differential)
Fuel and temperature gauges
Outside temperature/REV limit display
Intercooler low water spray indicator
Rear diff oil temp warning indicator
Power windows
Power door locks 
Power mirrors
Cruise control w/ 'on' light
S
body colored fold-in mirrors
S
body colored fold-in mirrors
S
body colored fold-in mirrors
Keyed doors
front doors, glovebox trunk
front door, glovebox
front doors, glovebox, trunk
Climate Control Air Conditioning
S
S
S
Air Filtration, replace filter @ 3-9mos
S
S
S
Keyless remote w/ chirp response
S, new design
S, new design
S, new design
Alarm system. When activated and you don't have the remote to de-activate, override by turning key in ignition on-off 3x.
0
0
S Immobilizer key 
alarm is still optional
Illuminated glow-in-the-dark interior trunk release handle
S
S
S
Illuminated ignition key ring
S
S
S
Illumintated glovebox light- works when headlights on only
S
S
S
Alloy pedals: gas, brake, clutch pedal - collapsible for safety!
S- manual trans
NA- Auto trans
S- manual trans
NA- auto trans
Aluminum alloy with non-slip rubber grips
Stereo
new for 05: silver AM/FM/ 6 disc CD changer 6 speakers (includes tweeters)
2 Cupholders: 2 in center console
S
S
S
Steering wheel:
Leather Momo brand
S
S
STi  3 Spoke Leather Momo wheel red stitching
Leather shift knob
Leather parking brake handle
S
S
S
Tinted windows
S
S
S
Wipers: variable speed interval, plus low and high
S
S
driver side fin increasing pressure for cleaner wiping
Rear defroster. 
Wagon also has Rear Wiper
S
S
S
Trunk Pass through - armrest pass through
S
na
na
Fold Down seats -  60/40 fold down rear seats
na
S
na
Height adjustable driver's seat
S
S
S
Dual Map Lights
S
S
S
Floor mats
special WRX embroidered
special WRX embroidered
0- special blue color, late availability
Vanity Mirror
driver/passenger
driver/passenger
driver/passenger
model
WRX Sedan
WRX Wagon
STi sedan
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2005 WRX and STi OPTIONS

HOW TO READ: Factory List price (invoice)
S = standard, 0=optional, na= not available

all information subject to change and correction

PACKAGED OPTIONS
Available individually below
WRX Sedan
WRX Sport Wagon
STi sedan
Premium Package sunroof, all weather pkg (heated front seats, mirrors, ws wiper de-icer), rear spoiler
0
na
na
Popular Equipment Group 2a, 2b
Auto-dimming rear view mirror/compass, Security alarm upgrade: $415 ($270)
0
0
0
Popular Equipment Group 2c, d
Auto-dimming rear view mirror/compass plus Homelink, Security alarm upgrade: $500 ($326)
0
0
0
Popular Equipment Group 3
wagon only- Rear cargo net, armrest $170 ($111)
na
0
 na
Popular Equipment Group 5 (15F)
Cargo bin, rubber floor mats, cargo area tray $245 ($151)
na
0
 na
Performance Group 1 - manual trans only
Momo Shift knob, Short Throw Shifter, Turbo Boost gauge, $752 ($490)
0
0
 na
Performance Group 2A - manual trans only
Short Throw Shifter, Turbo Boost gauge, Titanium Shift knob   $814 ($531)
0
0
na
Performance Group  2B- manual trans only
Short Throw Shifter, Turbo Boost gauge, Momo Shift knob $928 ($649)
na
na
0
Performance Gauge Package turbo boost, oil temp, volts $725 ($518). on top of dashboard
0
0
0
2005 OPTIONS
WRX Sedan
WRX Sport wagon
STi sedan
Spoiler, sedan only, $399 ($300)
0
S- Premium
S
S
Sunroof
S- Premium only
na
na
Security alarm upgrade $232 ($151)
0
0
 0
Immobilizer key
na
na
S
Armrest extension (K5B) $128  ($84)
0
0
 0
Cargo area tray, wagon only (M2A) $75 ($46)
na
0
na
Auto-dimming rear view mirror w/ compass (KYE) $183 ($119)
0
0
0
Auto-dimming rear view mirror w/ compass and Homelink (K5I) $268 ($175)
0
0
0
Roof Rack cross bars (U2A) $179 ($111)
na
0
na
Subwoofer/amplifier (D2B) $273 ($178)
0
0
na
Rear differential protector (p3a) $107 ($70)
0
0
 na
Hood protector - not installed $76 ($40)
0
0
0
Short Throw Shifter (TYF) $345 ($225)
0
0
na
Short Throw Shifter (T5B) $439 ($330)
na
na
0
Turbo Boost Gauge (T2P) $310 ($202) not available with Performance Gauge Package above
0
0
na
Turbo Boost Gauge (T4B) $310 ($202) not available with Performance Gauge Package above
na
na
0
Titanium Shift Knob (IYG) $159 ($104)
0
0
na
Titanium Shift Knob (J5D) $159 ($174)
na
na
0
Rear bumper cover (P4d) $59 ($38)
na
0
na
Rear cargo net (M2B) $42 ($27)
na
0
na
Floor Mats, carpeted, Blue (B5B) $80 ($49) late availibilty
na
na
0
Floor mats, rubber (B2D) $55 $(33)
0
0
na
Wheel locks (MSV) $41 ($27)
0
0
 0
Cargo area bin (M2D) $115 ($72)
na
0
na
Trailer Hitch (Q2U) $295 ($192) 2000# towing (not recommended for sedan)
na
0
na
option
WRX Sedan
WRX wagon
STi sedan
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2005 WRX and STi: a short list of dealer installable accessories and performance parts

suggested list prices don't include installation

S = standard, 0=optional, na= not available

 

WRX sedan
WRX wagon
STi sedan
Fog Lamp kit. List price $354
s
s
0
17" BBS alloys. List price- $3,035
(# 2811AE060)
Does not include tires, valves, mounting.
Suggested Potenza  RE-011- 215/45R17
0
0
S
17" 5 spoke pressure cast allys. List price $1350
0
0
na
Aerodynamics Kit: front, side and rear under spoilers
0
0
S
Performance Muffler, SPT List price $375
0
0
na
Preformance Exhaust System, SPT, List price $449
0
0
na
Hood Scoop $150
Engine Block Heater $29
Car Cover, Bag $100, $10
Rear Differential Protector $70
Battery Warmer $30
Cigarette Lighter 
0
0
0
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2005 IMPREZA WRX and STi  COLORS
A available, --  not available 
Color
WRX Sedan
with Black Flat Woven cloth
WRX Sport Wagon 
with Black Flat Woven cloth
STi sedan
black, blue escaine, perforated 
Aspen White, black cloth
A
A
A
Platinum Silver (light silver), black cloth
A
A
A
new Crystal Gray Metallic (medium silver), black cloth 
A
A
A
San Remo Red, black cloth
A
A
--
WR Blue Pearl, black cloth
A
A
A
new Obsidian Black Pearl, black cloth
A
A
A
Color
WRX sedan
WRX Sport wagon
STi sedan



Statistics and articles from various magazines. Suggestions and links welcome

WRX

  Road & Track May, 2001 issue
0-30 2.0 sec, 0-60 5.7 sec 
1/4 mile-14.4 @ 95.4mph, 
Braking 60-0 138ft
Car and Driver Feb 2001
0-30 2.0
0-40 3.2
0-50 4.5
0-60 5.8
0-70 8.6
0-80 10.8
0-90 13.5
0-100 17.5
0-110 21.9
0-120 28.2, 
1/4 mile 14.7@93mph
Braking 70-0 188ft
SportCompactCar Magazine
0-30 mph: 2.0 sec.
0-60 mph: 5.7 sec.
30-50 mph: 2.3 sec.
50-70 mph: 3.4 sec.
Quarter Mile: 14.1@94.6mph
Motor Trend, July 2001 
0-60 5.6
0-100 16.8
0-100-0 21.6 sec
Braking 60-0 123ft
Automobile Dec 2000 issue
0-30 1.9 sec, 
0-60 5.7 sec
0-100 16.7 sec
1/4 mile 14.5@94mph
braking 70-0 173 ft

STi

  Car and Driver
June 2003 
STi:
0-60 4.6 
0-100 12.4 
0-130 24.5 
1/4 mile 13.2@103mph 
5mph-60mph 5.8; top speed 145 
braking 70-0 166ft 
Noise level (dBA) idle 45, 70mph 74
Mitsubishi Evo:
0-60 5
0-100 13.5
0-130 28.5 
1/4 mile 13.6@101mph 
5mph-60mph 6.7; top speed 156 
braking 70-0 157 

Road and Track
June 03 STi vs Evo
Febuary 04, compare to BMW etc
April 04: STi Reader's Choice Award

AutoWeek
Jan 03 STi coming
May 03 Review, STi vs Evo
Sept 03
 

Motor Trend
October 2004
0-30 1.2 
0-40 2.2
0-60 4.7
0-100 10.8
1/4 mile 13.2 at 100.1mph
Braking 100-0 315ft

Automobile Magazine
June 2003 
0-60 4.9 
0-100 12.8 
1/4 mile 13.5@103mph
braking 70-0 161ft
April 2004

January 04 Mitsubishi Evo Car of the Year
 

Sportcompactcar

Hot Rod Jan. 2004 STi- Mustang Cobra
STi
Price $30,995
Horsepower 300@6000rpm
Torque 330@4000rpm
Engine 2.5L turbo
Drive all wheel drive, 3 differentials
Turning radius 35.4ft
1/4 mile 13.29sec @ 10.5mph
Top Speed 145 mph
Cobra
Price $33,125
Horsepower 390@6000rpm
Torque 390@3500rpm
Engine 4.6L supercharged
Drive rear wheel drive
Turning radius 41.7
1/4 Mile 13.30sec @109.0mph
Top Speed 155 elec limited

Car testing magazine: December 2003
STi recommended

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