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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: $30,144

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $511

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,963

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $25,395
Base Invoice $26,409 $23,806
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 186
iPod integration 223  
Cargo tray 75 75
Universal garage door opener 82 85
Bodyside moldings 238 251
Satellite radio 453  
Limited Package   3,500
Rear spoiler   393
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 121
iPod integration 145  
Cargo tray 46 46
Universal garage door opener 54 55
Bodyside moldings 155 163
Satellite radio 340  
Limited Package   3,291
Rear spoiler   295
Options (change) 1,254 4,490
Options (change) 859 3,971
Destination 695 770
Total Price $30,144 $30,655
Total Invoice $27,963 $28,547

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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: $2,131
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,087
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,144$30,655
Adjustments for Features-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,524$30,655
Total Invoice$27,963$28,547
Adjustments for Features-1,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,460$28,547

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,495$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5030

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in187.2 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested222571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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