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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,784

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,462

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,694

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Model Year20072016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $33,395
Base Invoice $26,116 $31,227
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 70
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Universal garage door opener 87  
Class II trailer hitch 295 550
4-speed automatic 800  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 45
All-weather floor mats 33 46
Universal garage door opener 56  
Class II trailer hitch 192 412
4-speed automatic 727  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Options (change) 2,264 3,782
Options (change) 1,721 3,079
Destination 625 850
Total Price $30,784 $38,027
Total Invoice $28,462 $35,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $452
Model Year20072016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/60-18
Total Price$30,784$38,027
Adjustments for Features0-7,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,784$30,297
Total Invoice$28,462$35,156
Adjustments for Features0-7,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,462$28,010

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,445$13,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,146

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072016
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in108.1 in
Length176.6 in189.6 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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