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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: $34,859

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $179

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,385

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $60

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $30,836 $26,186
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Class II trailer hitch 622 353
Door sill trim plates 36  
Limited Package   3,000
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof   995
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 118  
Class II trailer hitch 466 229
Door sill trim plates 23  
Limited Package   2,838
Navigation system   1,668
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 1,039 6,348
Options (change) 724 5,564
Destination 825 695
Total Price $34,859 $35,038
Total Invoice $32,385 $32,445

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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: $1,349
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,147
Model Year20142010
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$34,859$35,038
Adjustments for Features-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,689$35,038
Total Invoice$32,385$32,445
Adjustments for Features-1,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,298$32,445

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142010
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$5,195$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0870

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142010
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 Legroom43.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested115034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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