Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison
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- Specs Comparison
- What Our Members Are Saying
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For the Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Outback vs. Forester Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Outback and Forester will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring's price is $1,390 lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,390 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,311 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Outback | Forester |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 265hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | M5 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 19/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 100, 6 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | 32,366 | 32,586 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,610 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 32,366 | 30,976 |
| Total Invoice | 29,910 | 30,085 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,486 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 29,910 | 28,599 |
Invoice Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester
Price Comparison (MSRP): Subaru Outback vs. Subaru ForesterThe 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited | ||
| Difference: 220 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited | ||
| Difference: 175 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Outback | Forester |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | 30,995 | 29,895 |
| Base Invoice | 28,795 | 27,992 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 185 |
| Cargo net | 42 | 48 |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 69 |
| Universal garage door opener | 77 | 93 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 369 | 468 |
| Rugged Package | 887 | |
| Cargo cover | 166 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | |
| Cargo net | 31 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 351 | |
| Rugged Package | 608 | |
| Cargo cover | 108 | |
| Total options | 726 | 1,916 |
| Total options | 470 | 1,318 |
| Destination | 645 | 775 |
| Total Price | 32,366 | 32,586 |
| Total Invoice | 29,910 | 30,085 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Subaru Outback
| Price of the Subaru Outback: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Compared to Many of the same type autos You get alot for the Money.Many competitors have the options but everything seems ala cart |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Price new was $33K; about the same as every other car we considered, including the LR2, C300, XC70. |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Got a great deal on a used 2006/ |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD | 6 year plan @ 2.9% |
| Price of the Subaru Outback: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD | Very expensive. |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | During Cash for Clunkers Subarus had limited incentives compared to other vehicles normally selling at a higher price point and with more content. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | $33,000 starting price. For what amounts to a nice station wagon. |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Very high resale values and popularity make the car very popular for resales. Unfortunately the vehicle has a higher sticker price. This is easily offset in the long run on reliability. |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Damn, it was expensive (one year old and cost $24K, original price something like $32.5K) but you get what you pay for I think. |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD | High price for its class |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Subaru Forester
| Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD | I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | Price very good for AWD. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD | Incentive financing and rebates |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD | Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle. |
Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Outback | Forester |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $100 | |
| iPod integration | $150 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $50 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| 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 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $275 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $250 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,725 | $5,335 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,610 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,486 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Outback | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,535 lb. | 3,440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.1 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.9 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rugged Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | Yes |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Rear bumper protector | 40 | No |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 37% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Subaru Outback Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Subaru Outback: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well put together. No rattles or noises. |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Having no previous knowledge of the brand, our test drive was a promising experience- the Outback is well engineered & properly assembled. |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For the price, materials in the Subaru are tough to beat. The whole structure just feels very solid too. |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In pre-purchase testing and research the Outback(s) seemed solid - panels and apparent components seemed to meet well and show quality fit and finish. The interior of my Ltd model, though conservative in design, was "a cut above" other vehicles I tested. |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good interior materials and excellent fit-and-finish - as good as or better than any comparable vehicles we looked at. |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
everything is well made and assembled. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
first class detail |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
VERY solid build. Doors all close with a nice "thunk", and finish seems very nice |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No squeaks, rattles, etc. |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The car is well screwed together. No parts falling off the car, plus there are no interior squeaks |
| 2002 | 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
This is nearly a ten year old car, but everything in it feels like brand new. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Subaru Forester Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Subaru Forester: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Generally seems like a well built car (except the silver plastic trim on the dash). |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Well though out materials. |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Quality all around; nice interior materials which have proved durable as well. Fit and finish are excellent. Exterior has held up well also. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Subaru Forester: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I fully agree with previous report/survey: hard plastics on this generation for dashboard |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
After seeing the upgrade in material quality in actual Legacy from previous gen Legacy I would have hoped that the dash and door panel of the 2009 Forester were of the same high quality plastics. Plastics of the Forester feel thin and are scratch prone. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Dash and headliner prone to squeaks and rattles, too much easy-to-scratch hard plastic. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
We needed to replace the struts just before the warranty expired. We also needed to replace the ball joints, the bearings quite a bit. There was an issue with leak in the motor but that was under warranty and it was fixed. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
After 50k miles, lots of ticks and clicks from dashboard panels and rear panels. |
