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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: $29,685

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $5,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,794

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $5,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $24,995
Base Invoice $32,028 $23,440
Door sill trim plates 38  
Limited Package   3,000
Sunroof   995
Door sill trim plates 24  
Limited Package   2,830
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 38 3,995
Options (change) 24 3,659
Destination 875 695
Total Price $35,208 $29,685
Total Invoice $32,927 $27,794

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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: $298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $247
Model Year20172010
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$35,208$29,685
Adjustments for Features-5,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,983$29,685
Total Invoice$32,927$27,794
Adjustments for Features-4,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,041$27,794

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172010
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 
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 
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 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$9,350$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8860

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172010
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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested222575%
Total Not Requested75025%

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