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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: $34,018

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,641

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,295 $28,195
Base Invoice $32,028 $26,369
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Class II trailer hitch 634 353
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 118  
Class II trailer hitch 475 229
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Options (change) 1,328 5,098
Options (change) 912 4,547
Destination 875 725
Total Price $36,498 $34,018
Total Invoice $33,815 $31,641

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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: $805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $870
Model Year20172011
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$36,498$34,018
Adjustments for Features-3,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,213$34,018
Total Invoice$33,815$31,641
Adjustments for Features-3,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,771$31,641

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172011
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$7,535$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0440

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172011
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length180.9 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,544 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested255069%
Total Not Requested115031%

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