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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: $31,330

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $2,928

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,080

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $2,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $25,095
Base Invoice $30,927 $23,533
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 186
Universal garage door opener 76 85
Door sill trim plates 38  
Limited Package   3,500
Sunroof   995
Rear spoiler   393
Bodyside moldings   251
Cargo tray   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 121
Universal garage door opener 49 55
Door sill trim plates 24  
Limited Package   3,288
Sunroof   829
Rear spoiler   295
Bodyside moldings   163
Cargo tray   46
Options (change) 313 5,485
Options (change) 202 4,797
Destination 850 750
Total Price $34,258 $31,330
Total Invoice $31,979 $29,080

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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: $208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $360
Model Year20152012
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$34,258$31,330
Adjustments for Features-2,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,538$31,330
Total Invoice$31,979$29,080
Adjustments for Features-2,5390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,440$29,080

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20152012
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 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$6,895$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5390

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20152012
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested245077%
Total Not Requested75023%

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