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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: $30,655

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $4,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,547

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $4,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $25,395
Base Invoice $32,028 $23,806
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 186
Universal garage door opener 76 85
Door sill trim plates 38  
Limited Package   3,500
Cargo tray   75
Bodyside moldings   251
Rear spoiler   393
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 121
Universal garage door opener 49 55
Door sill trim plates 24  
Limited Package   3,291
Cargo tray   46
Bodyside moldings   163
Rear spoiler   295
Options (change) 313 4,490
Options (change) 202 3,971
Destination 875 770
Total Price $35,483 $30,655
Total Invoice $33,105 $28,547

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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: $657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $559
Model Year20172013
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$35,483$30,655
Adjustments for Features-5,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,998$30,655
Total Invoice$33,105$28,547
Adjustments for Features-5,1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,988$28,547

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172013
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 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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$8,560$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1170

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172013
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in187.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,496 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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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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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