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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: $30,339

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,018

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,025

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Model Year20062015
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $32,995
Base Invoice $26,005 $30,860
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 70
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Universal garage door opener 87  
Class II trailer hitch 295 550
4-speed automatic 800  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 45
All-weather floor mats 33 46
Universal garage door opener 56  
Class II trailer hitch 192 412
4-speed automatic 728  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Options (change) 1,819 2,887
Options (change) 1,388 2,333
Destination 625 850
Total Price $30,339 $36,732
Total Invoice $28,018 $34,043

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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: $423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $492
Model Year20062015
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine230hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/60-18
Total Price$30,339$36,732
Adjustments for Features0-5,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,339$30,762
Total Invoice$28,018$34,043
Adjustments for Features0-5,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,018$28,510

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062015
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Active grille shutters $0
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 
App support $0
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
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,295$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,533

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062015
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in108.1 in
Length176.6 in189.6 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft373.3 ft3

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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%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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