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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: $33,387

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $987

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,875

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $31,945
Base Invoice $28,084 $29,897
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo net 48 90
All-weather floor mats 69 101
Bodyside moldings 240 290
Remote start 432 470
Navigation system 1,600  
Cargo tray   81
Metal pedals   172
Rear spoiler   365
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo net 31 58
All-weather floor mats 39 65
Bodyside moldings 156 188
Remote start 324 352
Navigation system 1,335  
Cargo tray   52
Metal pedals   112
Rear spoiler   237
Options (change) 2,667 1,569
Options (change) 2,066 1,064
Destination 725 860
Total Price $33,387 $34,374
Total Invoice $30,875 $31,821

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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: $203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $156
Model Year20112018
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R 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$33,387$34,374
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,387$33,184
Total Invoice$30,875$31,821
Adjustments for Features0-1,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,875$30,719

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112018
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 
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
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 
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
Navigation app $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
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 
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$5,845$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,102

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112018
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

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