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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: $4,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,840

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,079

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Model Year200920172017
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,195 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $26,409 $32,696 $35,635
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
iPod integration 223    
Cargo cover 166    
Satellite radio 453    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Cargo tray 75    
Cargo net 46 70 70
All-weather floor mats 69 72 72
Rear bumper protector 78 95  
Bodyside moldings 238    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 450 450
Remote start 432 450 450
Class II trailer hitch 468 550 550
Navigation system 1,800    
Metal pedals   170 170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
iPod integration 145    
Cargo cover 108    
Satellite radio 340    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Cargo tray 46    
Cargo net 30 45 45
All-weather floor mats 39 46 46
Rear bumper protector 51 61  
Bodyside moldings 155    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 337 337
Remote start 324 337 337
Class II trailer hitch 351 412 412
Navigation system 1,650    
Metal pedals   110 110
Options (change) 4,745 1,857 1,762
Options (change) 3,736 1,348 1,287
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $33,635 $37,727 $40,832
Total Invoice $30,840 $34,919 $37,797

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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: $607
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $857
Model Year200920172017
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$33,635$37,727$40,832
Adjustments for Features0-3,190-6,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,635$34,537$34,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0
Total Invoice$30,840$34,919$37,797
Adjustments for Features0-2,953-6,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,840$31,966$31,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$269$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920172017
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
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
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
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
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$5,920$9,110$12,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,953-6,100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092017
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%

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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