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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: $32,737

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelForesterLegacyLegacy
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $34,195 $35,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Cargo net 48 90 90
All-weather floor mats 69 101 101
Bodyside moldings 240 290 290
Remote start 432 470 470
Cargo tray   81 81
Metal pedals   172 172
Rear spoiler   365 365
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Cargo net 31 58 58
All-weather floor mats 39 65 65
Bodyside moldings 156 188 188
Remote start 324 352 352
Cargo tray   52 52
Metal pedals   112 112
Rear spoiler   237 237
Options (change) 2,067 1,569 1,569
Options (change) 1,619 1,064 1,064
Destination 775 900 900
Total Price $32,737 $36,664 $38,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy Limited XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,476
Model Year201220202020
ModelForesterLegacyLegacy
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT4CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,737$36,664$38,364
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,737$35,649$38,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201220202020
ModelForesterLegacyLegacy
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation app $50$50
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$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$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,020$7,035$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-54-6

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122020
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in190.6 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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