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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: $33,546

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,984

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,911

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Model Year20172007
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,295 $30,995
Base Invoice $32,028 $28,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 183
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 90 42
All-weather floor mats 72 55
Universal garage door opener 76 77
Class II trailer hitch 634 369
Roof rack crossbars 199  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 119
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 58 28
All-weather floor mats 46 33
Universal garage door opener 49 50
Class II trailer hitch 475 240
Roof rack crossbars 117  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,452 1,926
Options (change) 992 1,564
Destination 875 625
Total Price $36,622 $33,546
Total Invoice $33,895 $30,984

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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: $534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $430
Model Year20172007
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,622$33,546
Adjustments for Features-3,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,012$33,546
Total Invoice$33,895$30,984
Adjustments for Features-3,3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,554$30,984

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172007
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,350$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172007
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in188.7 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height66.4 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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