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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,320

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,358

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $24,995
Base Invoice $26,005 $23,440
4-speed automatic 800  
Limited Package   3,300
Sunroof   995
4-speed automatic 728  
Limited Package   3,106
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 800 4,295
Options (change) 728 3,935
Destination 625 725
Total Price $29,320 $30,015
Total Invoice $27,358 $28,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152
Model Year20062011
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$29,320$30,015
Adjustments for Features0-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,320$29,060
Total Invoice$27,358$28,100
Adjustments for Features0-894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,358$27,206

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,295$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-894

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in108.3 in
Length176.6 in186.4 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested205062%
Total Not Requested125038%

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