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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: $31,786

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $541

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,511

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $399

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Model Year20132006
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $31,195
Base Invoice $28,084 $28,970
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 183
Cargo cover 166  
Bodyside moldings 240  
All-weather floor mats 69 55
Universal garage door opener 93 77
Cargo net 48 42
Roof rack crossbars 195 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 119
Cargo cover 108  
Bodyside moldings 156  
All-weather floor mats 39 33
Universal garage door opener 61 50
Cargo net 31 28
Roof rack crossbars 117 85
Options (change) 996 507
Options (change) 632 315
Destination 795 625
Total Price $31,786 $32,327
Total Invoice $29,511 $29,910

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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: $2,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,917
Model Year20132006
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,786$32,327
Adjustments for Features-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,151$32,327
Total Invoice$29,511$29,910
Adjustments for Features-1,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,993$29,910

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$5,510$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in105.1 in
Length169.5 in188.7 in
Width70.1 in68.1 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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