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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,218

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $926

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,108

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $28,295
Base Invoice $26,116 $26,438
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183
All-weather floor mats 55 55
Universal garage door opener 87 77
Rear spoiler 353 389
Stability control   300
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119
All-weather floor mats 33 33
Universal garage door opener 56 50
Rear spoiler 230 292
Stability control   275
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,678 2,204
Options (change) 1,347 1,863
Destination 645 645
Total Price $30,218 $31,144
Total Invoice $28,108 $28,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3
Model Year20082008
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,218$31,144
Adjustments for Features0-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,218$30,239
Total Invoice$28,108$28,946
Adjustments for Features0-841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,108$28,105

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5GT Limited
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,920$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-841

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in186.2 in
Width68.3 in68.1 in
Height65.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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