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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: $30,015

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $3,968

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,100

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $3,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $24,995
Base Invoice $30,927 $23,440
Door sill trim plates 38  
Limited Package   3,300
Sunroof   995
Door sill trim plates 24  
Limited Package   3,106
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 38 4,295
Options (change) 24 3,935
Destination 850 725
Total Price $33,983 $30,015
Total Invoice $31,801 $28,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $837
Model Year20152011
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$33,983$30,015
Adjustments for Features-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,923$30,015
Total Invoice$31,801$28,100
Adjustments for Features-2,8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,937$28,100

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20152011
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$7,485$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8640

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20152011
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in186.4 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested235071%
Total Not Requested95029%

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