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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: $32,838

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $502

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,481

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $28,895
Base Invoice $28,084 $27,097
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 186
Universal garage door opener 93  
Bodyside moldings 240 251
Navigation system 1,600  
Navigation Package   1,300
Sunroof   1,445
Cargo tray   75
Rear spoiler   393
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 121
Universal garage door opener 61  
Bodyside moldings 156 163
Navigation system 1,335  
Navigation Package   1,085
Sunroof   1,203
Cargo tray   46
Rear spoiler   295
Options (change) 2,118 3,650
Options (change) 1,672 2,913
Destination 725 795
Total Price $32,838 $33,340
Total Invoice $30,481 $30,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,201
Model Year20112014
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,838$33,340
Adjustments for Features-9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,893$33,340
Total Invoice$30,481$30,805
Adjustments for Features-8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,604$30,805

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112014
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R 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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,395$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8770

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112014
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 Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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