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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: $34,216

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,919

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,626

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,809

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Model Year20162009
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $31,595
Base Invoice $31,569 $29,367
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 183
Door sill trim plates 38  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 90 42
All-weather floor mats 72 55
Universal garage door opener 76 77
Class II trailer hitch 634 369
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 119
Door sill trim plates 24  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 58 28
All-weather floor mats 46 33
Universal garage door opener 49 50
Class II trailer hitch 475 240
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,490 1,926
Options (change) 1,016 1,564
Destination 850 695
Total Price $36,135 $34,216
Total Invoice $33,435 $31,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $148
Model Year20162009
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,135$34,216
Adjustments for Features-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,340$34,216
Total Invoice$33,435$31,626
Adjustments for Features-1,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,774$31,626

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,645$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6610

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in188.7 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height66.4 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft366.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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