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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: $33,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,840

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,161

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Model Year20092016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,195 $33,395
Base Invoice $26,409 $31,227
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
iPod integration 223  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo tray 75  
Cargo net 46 70
All-weather floor mats 69 72
Rear bumper protector 78 95
Universal garage door opener 82  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 450
Remote start 432 450
Class II trailer hitch 468 550
Navigation system 1,800  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Metal pedals   170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
iPod integration 145  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo tray 46  
Cargo net 30 45
All-weather floor mats 39 46
Rear bumper protector 51 61
Universal garage door opener 54  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 337
Remote start 324 337
Class II trailer hitch 351 412
Navigation system 1,650  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 4,745 4,947
Options (change) 3,736 3,924
Destination 695 850
Total Price $33,635 $39,192
Total Invoice $30,840 $36,001

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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: $183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112
Model Year20092016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-18
Total Price$33,635$39,192
Adjustments for Features0-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,635$33,452
Total Invoice$30,840$36,001
Adjustments for Features0-5,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,840$30,728

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
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
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
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
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$5,120$10,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,273

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in108.1 in
Length179.5 in189.6 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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 system600Yes
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 Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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