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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: $30,683

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $647

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,455

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $25,095
Base Invoice $26,116 $23,533
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 186
Cargo tray 75 75
Universal garage door opener 87 85
Rear spoiler 353 393
Satellite radio 445  
Limited Package   3,500
Sunroof   995
Bodyside moldings   251
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 121
Cargo tray 46 46
Universal garage door opener 56 55
Rear spoiler 230 295
Satellite radio 334  
Limited Package   3,288
Sunroof   829
Bodyside moldings   163
Options (change) 2,143 5,485
Options (change) 1,694 4,797
Destination 645 750
Total Price $30,683 $31,330
Total Invoice $28,455 $29,080

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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: $392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $388
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,683$31,330
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,683$31,075
Total Invoice$28,455$29,080
Adjustments for Features0-237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,455$28,843

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082012
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
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
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$5,720$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-237

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082012
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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