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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: $38,218

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $354

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,137

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,995 $33,395
Base Invoice $30,836 $31,227
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 87 70
All-weather floor mats 72 72
Rear bumper protector 92 95
Universal garage door opener 74  
Remote start 436 450
Class II trailer hitch 622 550
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 56 45
All-weather floor mats 46 46
Rear bumper protector 59 61
Universal garage door opener 48  
Remote start 328 337
Class II trailer hitch 466 412
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Options (change) 4,398 4,327
Options (change) 3,476 3,477
Destination 825 850
Total Price $38,218 $38,572
Total Invoice $35,137 $35,554

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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: $1,461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,256
Model Year20142016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-18
Total Price$38,218$38,572
Adjustments for Features0-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,218$36,757
Total Invoice$35,137$35,554
Adjustments for Features0-1,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,137$33,881

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,220$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,673

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142016
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length180.9 in189.6 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%

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