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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: $32,497

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $29,945
Base Invoice $27,992 $28,061
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo net 48 70
All-weather floor mats 69 72
Universal garage door opener 93  
Remote start 432 450
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Cargo tray   82
Metal pedals   170
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo net 31 45
All-weather floor mats 39 46
Universal garage door opener 61  
Remote start 324 337
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Cargo tray   53
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 1,827 3,934
Options (change) 1,463 3,167
Destination 775 795
Total Price $32,497 $34,674
Total Invoice $30,230 $32,023

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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: $538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $714
Model Year20122016
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)?, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,497$34,674
Adjustments for Features0-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,497$31,959
Total Invoice$30,230$32,023
Adjustments for Features0-2,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,230$29,516

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122016
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights $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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$5,170$7,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,507

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122016
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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