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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: $31,144

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $4,411

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,946

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $4,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $32,028 $26,438
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 183
Door sill trim plates 38  
All-weather floor mats 72 55
Universal garage door opener 76 77
Stability control   300
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Rear spoiler   389
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 119
Door sill trim plates 24  
All-weather floor mats 46 33
Universal garage door opener 49 50
Stability control   275
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Rear spoiler   292
Options (change) 385 2,204
Options (change) 248 1,863
Destination 875 645
Total Price $35,555 $31,144
Total Invoice $33,151 $28,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $219
Model Year20172008
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,555$31,144
Adjustments for Features-4,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,280$31,144
Total Invoice$33,151$28,946
Adjustments for Features-3,9860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,165$28,946

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172008
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
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
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,550$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9860

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172008
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in186.2 in
Width70.7 in68.1 in
Height66.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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