Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2006 Subaru Legacy Subaru Legacy 2013
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

The 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.

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $637

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $738

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $25,395
Base Invoice $26,005 $23,806
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 186
Universal garage door opener 87 85
Rear spoiler 353 393
4-speed automatic 800  
Limited Package   3,500
Bodyside moldings   251
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 121
Universal garage door opener 56 55
Rear spoiler 230 295
4-speed automatic 728  
Limited Package   3,291
Bodyside moldings   163
Options (change) 1,423 4,415
Options (change) 1,133 3,925
Destination 625 770
Total Price $29,943 $30,580
Total Invoice $27,763 $28,501

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Subaru Legacy dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $524
Model Year20062013
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$29,943$30,580
Adjustments for Features0-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,943$30,350
Total Invoice$27,763$28,501
Adjustments for Features0-214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,763$28,287

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062013
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 air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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$5,495$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062013
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in108.3 in
Length176.6 in187.2 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,496 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

Return to top

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.