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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: $1,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,455

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $28,895
Base Invoice $26,116 $27,097
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo tray 75 75
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear spoiler 353 393
Bodyside moldings   251
Sunroof   1,445
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo tray 46 46
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear spoiler 230 295
Bodyside moldings   163
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 2,143 2,164
Options (change) 1,694 1,707
Destination 645 795
Total Price $30,683 $31,854
Total Invoice $28,455 $29,599

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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: $616
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $628
Model Year20082014
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
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$31,854
Adjustments for Features0-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,683$31,299
Total Invoice$28,455$29,599
Adjustments for Features0-516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,455$29,083

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R 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 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
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 $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$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-516

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082014
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

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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