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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: $32,327

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $3,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,910

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $3,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $31,195
Base Invoice $31,569 $28,970
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 183
Cargo cover 182  
All-weather floor mats 72 55
Universal garage door opener 76 77
Cargo net 90 42
Roof rack crossbars 199 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 119
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 46 33
Universal garage door opener 49 50
Cargo net 58 28
Roof rack crossbars 117 85
Options (change) 818 507
Options (change) 517 315
Destination 850 625
Total Price $35,463 $32,327
Total Invoice $32,936 $29,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $266
Model Year20162006
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,463$32,327
Adjustments for Features-3,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,918$32,327
Total Invoice$32,936$29,910
Adjustments for Features-3,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,644$29,910

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,620$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2920

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in188.7 in
Width70.7 in68.1 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft366.2 ft3

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

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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