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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: $32,491

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $31,545
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Cargo tray 75 81
Cargo net 46 90
All-weather floor mats 69 101
Bodyside moldings 238 290
Remote start 432 470
Navigation system 1,800  
Metal pedals   172
Rear spoiler   365
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Cargo tray 46 52
Cargo net 30 58
All-weather floor mats 39 65
Bodyside moldings 155 188
Remote start 324 352
Navigation system 1,650  
Metal pedals   112
Rear spoiler   237
Options (change) 3,601 1,569
Options (change) 2,902 1,064
Destination 695 885
Total Price $32,491 $33,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,168
Model Year20092019
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,491$33,999
Adjustments for Features0-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,491$32,059

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092019
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation app $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,645$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-111

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092019
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in189.1 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.0 ft3

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