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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: $30,238

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,955

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $32,095
Base Invoice $26,005 $30,034
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Class II trailer hitch 295 353
4-speed automatic 800  
Sunroof   1,445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Class II trailer hitch 192 229
4-speed automatic 728  
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 1,718 1,798
Options (change) 1,325 1,432
Destination 625 825
Total Price $30,238 $34,718
Total Invoice $27,955 $32,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,922
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine230hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$30,238$34,718
Adjustments for Features0-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,238$32,123
Total Invoice$27,955$32,291
Adjustments for Features0-2,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,955$29,877

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,970$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,414

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in107.9 in
Length176.6 in189.0 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 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 Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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