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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: $32,308

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,104

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $25,095
Base Invoice $28,084 $23,533
Navigation system 1,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 186
Universal garage door opener 93 85
Bodyside moldings 240 251
Sunroof   995
Limited Package   3,500
Rear spoiler   393
Cargo tray   75
Navigation system 888 1,668
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 121
Universal garage door opener 61 55
Bodyside moldings 156 163
Sunroof   829
Limited Package   3,288
Rear spoiler   295
Cargo tray   46
Options (change) 1,518 7,485
Options (change) 1,225 6,465
Destination 795 750
Total Price $32,308 $33,330
Total Invoice $30,104 $30,748

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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: $2,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,804
Model Year20132012
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,308$33,330
Adjustments for Features-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,063$33,330
Total Invoice$30,104$30,748
Adjustments for Features-1,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,944$30,748

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
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$5,470$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1600

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length169.5 in186.4 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft314.7 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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested65020%

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