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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: $30,489

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,162

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,270

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $31,945
Base Invoice $26,116 $29,897
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46 90
All-weather floor mats 55 101
Rear spoiler 353 365
4-speed automatic 800  
Bodyside moldings   290
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30 58
All-weather floor mats 33 65
Rear spoiler 230 237
4-speed automatic 727  
Bodyside moldings   188
Options (change) 1,969 846
Options (change) 1,529 548
Destination 625 860
Total Price $30,489 $33,651
Total Invoice $28,270 $31,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $514
Model Year20072018
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$30,489$33,651
Adjustments for Features0-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,489$29,836
Total Invoice$28,270$31,305
Adjustments for Features0-3,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,270$27,756

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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 $50
Navigation app $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$5,470$9,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,549

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in108.3 in
Length176.6 in189.1 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft315.0 ft3

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

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