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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,147

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $282

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,719

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $29,595
Base Invoice $28,084 $27,739
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo net 48 70
All-weather floor mats 69 72
Universal garage door opener 93  
Remote start 432 450
Navigation system 1,600  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Cargo tray   82
Metal pedals   170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo net 31 45
All-weather floor mats 39 46
Universal garage door opener 61  
Remote start 324 337
Navigation system 1,335  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Cargo tray   53
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 2,427 3,039
Options (change) 1,910 2,421
Destination 725 795
Total Price $33,147 $33,429
Total Invoice $30,719 $30,955

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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: $548
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $533
Model Year20112015
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,147$33,429
Adjustments for Features0-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,147$32,599
Total Invoice$30,719$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,719$30,186

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112015
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,945$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-769

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112015
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in188.8 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,662 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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