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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: $5,778

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,462

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $26,116 $32,696 $35,635
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Satellite radio 445    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Rear spoiler 353    
Cargo net 46 70 70
All-weather floor mats 55 72 72
Class II trailer hitch 295 550 550
4-speed automatic 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Satellite radio 334    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Rear spoiler 230    
Cargo net 30 45 45
All-weather floor mats 33 46 46
Class II trailer hitch 192 412 412
4-speed automatic 727    
Options (change) 2,264 692 692
Options (change) 1,721 503 503
Destination 625 875 875
Total Price $30,784 $36,562 $39,762
Total Invoice $28,462 $34,074 $37,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $398
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $564
Model Year200720172017
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$30,784$36,562$39,762
Adjustments for Features0-5,180-8,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,784$31,382$31,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$28,462$34,074$37,013
Adjustments for Features0-4,828-7,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,462$29,246$29,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200720172017
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,945$11,125$14,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,180$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,828-7,987

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072017
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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