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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,878

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,221

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,495 $32,095
Base Invoice $26,707 $30,034
Navigation system 1,800 1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 186
iPod integration 223  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo tray 75  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Class II trailer hitch 468 353
Sunroof   1,445
Navigation system 1,501 1,085
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 121
iPod integration 145  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo tray 46  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Class II trailer hitch 351 229
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 3,688 3,284
Options (change) 2,819 2,638
Destination 695 825
Total Price $32,878 $36,204
Total Invoice $30,221 $33,497

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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: $2,471
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,485
Model Year20102014
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$32,878$36,204
Adjustments for Features0-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,878$35,349
Total Invoice$30,221$33,497
Adjustments for Features0-791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,221$32,706

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102014
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$4,695$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-791

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102014
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in107.9 in
Length179.5 in189.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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