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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: $32,294

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $83

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,921

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $28,895
Base Invoice $28,084 $27,013
Navigation system 1,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 183
Bodyside moldings 240  
All-weather floor mats 69 55
Universal garage door opener 93 77
Rear spoiler   389
Navigation system 888 1,719
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 119
Bodyside moldings 156  
All-weather floor mats 39 33
Universal garage door opener 61 50
Rear spoiler   292
Options (change) 1,587 2,704
Options (change) 1,264 2,213
Destination 795 695
Total Price $32,377 $32,294
Total Invoice $30,143 $29,921

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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: $2,652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,324
Model Year20132009
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$32,377$32,294
Adjustments for Features-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,642$32,294
Total Invoice$30,143$29,921
Adjustments for Features-2,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,597$29,921

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20132009
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,010$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5460

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20132009
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in105.1 in
Length169.5 in186.2 in
Width70.1 in68.1 in
Height65.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.5 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 in36.5 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 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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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