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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: $38,070

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,024

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $80

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Model Year20162015
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $32,995
Base Invoice $31,569 $30,860
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 90 70
All-weather floor mats 72 72
Rear bumper protector 95 95
Universal garage door opener 76  
Remote start 445 450
Class II trailer hitch 634 550
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 58 45
All-weather floor mats 46 46
Rear bumper protector 61 61
Universal garage door opener 49  
Remote start 333 337
Class II trailer hitch 475 412
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Options (change) 3,425 4,227
Options (change) 2,605 3,394
Destination 850 850
Total Price $38,070 $38,072
Total Invoice $35,024 $35,104

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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: $1,143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $976
Model Year20162015
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$38,070$38,072
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,070$36,927
Total Invoice$35,024$35,104
Adjustments for Features0-1,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,024$34,048

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162015
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 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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$5,430$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,056

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162015
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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
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 Requested2125100%
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?
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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