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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: $34,729

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,249

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $31,640
Base Invoice $33,675 $29,617
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Cargo net 68 70
All-weather floor mats 81 72
Remote start 455 450
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,595
Cargo tray   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Cargo net 44 45
All-weather floor mats 52 46
Remote start 341 337
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,331
Cargo tray   53
Options (change) 1,022 2,269
Options (change) 707 1,812
Destination 915 820
Total Price $38,027 $34,729
Total Invoice $35,297 $32,249

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,073
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $983
Model Year20182017
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$38,027$34,729
Adjustments for Features-2,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,802$34,729
Total Invoice$35,297$32,249
Adjustments for Features-2,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,232$32,249

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$7,975$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0650

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in188.8 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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
Total Requested310098%
Total Not Requested502%

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