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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: $33,017

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,895 $32,095
Base Invoice $27,992 $30,034
Navigation system 1,000 1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 186
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Class II trailer hitch 468 353
Sunroof   1,445
Navigation system 888 1,085
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 121
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Class II trailer hitch 351 229
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 2,347 3,284
Options (change) 1,801 2,638
Destination 775 825
Total Price $33,017 $36,204
Total Invoice $30,568 $33,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,948
Model Year20122014
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$33,017$36,204
Adjustments for Features-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,997$36,204
Total Invoice$30,568$33,497
Adjustments for Features-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,549$33,497

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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
DVD-compatible player $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,745$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-190

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
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 Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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