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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: $31,262

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,121

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $28,295
Base Invoice $26,409 $26,438
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183
Bodyside moldings 238  
All-weather floor mats 69 55
Universal garage door opener 82 77
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Stability control   300
Rear spoiler   389
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119
Bodyside moldings 155  
All-weather floor mats 39 33
Universal garage door opener 54 50
Navigation system 1,650 1,721
Stability control   275
Rear spoiler   292
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 2,372 4,204
Options (change) 2,017 3,584
Destination 695 645
Total Price $31,262 $33,144
Total Invoice $29,121 $30,667

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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: $1,752
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,426
Model Year20092008
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,262$33,144
Adjustments for Features0-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,262$33,014
Total Invoice$29,121$30,667
Adjustments for Features0-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,121$30,547

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$5,145$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in186.2 in
Width70.1 in68.1 in
Height65.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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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