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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: $34,635

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,884

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $28,895
Base Invoice $32,028 $27,097
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 186
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Sunroof   1,445
Navigation Package   1,300
Cargo tray   75
Bodyside moldings   251
Rear spoiler   393
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 121
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Sunroof   1,203
Navigation Package   1,085
Cargo tray   46
Bodyside moldings   163
Rear spoiler   295
Options (change) 1,908 4,945
Options (change) 1,568 3,992
Destination 875 795
Total Price $37,078 $34,635
Total Invoice $34,471 $31,884

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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: $2,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,140
Model Year20172014
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
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$37,078$34,635
Adjustments for Features-5,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,993$34,635
Total Invoice$34,471$31,884
Adjustments for Features-4,7270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,744$31,884

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172014
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R 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
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation map updates, three years$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$9,060$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7270

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172014
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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