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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: $37,368

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,526

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $32,095
Base Invoice $31,569 $30,034
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 186
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Class II trailer hitch 634 353
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Navigation system   1,300
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 121
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Class II trailer hitch 475 229
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Navigation system   1,085
Options (change) 2,723 5,579
Options (change) 2,107 4,552
Destination 850 825
Total Price $37,368 $38,499
Total Invoice $34,526 $35,411

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,114
Model Year20162014
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$37,368$38,499
Adjustments for Features-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,038$38,499
Total Invoice$34,526$35,411
Adjustments for Features-1,2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,297$35,411

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162014
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,655$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2290

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162014
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length180.9 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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