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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: $34,729

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,249

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $31,640
Base Invoice $30,836 $29,617
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Cargo net 87 70
All-weather floor mats 72 72
Remote start 436 450
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,595
Cargo tray   82
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Cargo net 56 45
All-weather floor mats 46 46
Remote start 328 337
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,331
Cargo tray   53
Options (change) 3,303 2,269
Options (change) 2,716 1,812
Destination 825 820
Total Price $37,123 $34,729
Total Invoice $34,377 $32,249

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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: $2,684
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,397
Model Year20142017
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$37,123$34,729
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,123$34,439
Total Invoice$34,377$32,249
Adjustments for Features0-269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,377$31,980

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Terrain selector$200 
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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 
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,670$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-269

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in188.8 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested230073%
Total Not Requested85027%

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