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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: $30,264

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,063

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,138

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $31,195
Base Invoice $26,116 $28,970
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183
Rear spoiler 353  
All-weather floor mats 55 55
Universal garage door opener 87 77
Cargo net 46 42
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Roof rack crossbars   150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119
Rear spoiler 230  
All-weather floor mats 33 33
Universal garage door opener 56 50
Cargo net 30 28
4-speed automatic 909  
Roof rack crossbars   85
Options (change) 1,724 507
Options (change) 1,377 315
Destination 645 625
Total Price $30,264 $32,327
Total Invoice $28,138 $29,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,652
Model Year20082006
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,264$32,327
Adjustments for Features0-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,264$32,197
Total Invoice$28,138$29,910
Adjustments for Features0-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,138$29,790

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,620$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in188.7 in
Width68.3 in68.1 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 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 in39.1 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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