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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: $27,627

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020062006
ModelForesterForesterLegacyLegacy
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $26,495 $31,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 183 183
All-weather floor mats 81 81 55 55
Universal garage door opener 120 120 77 77
Cargo net 68 68 42 42
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 150 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 119 119
All-weather floor mats 52 52 33 33
Universal garage door opener 78 78 50 50
Cargo net 44 44 28 28
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 85 85
Options (change) 695 695 507 507
Options (change) 449 449 315 315
Destination 1,010 1,010 625 625
Total Price $32,800 $36,300 $27,627 $32,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,511
Model Year2020202020062006
ModelForesterForesterLegacyLegacy
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4182hp H4175hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8120, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$32,800$36,300$27,627$32,327
Adjustments for Features-3,640-8,4250-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,160$27,875$27,627$31,552
Cost Above Minimum$1,285$0$0$3,925

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2020202020062006
ModelForesterForesterLegacyLegacy
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i Limited2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50  
Total Value of Features$7,140$11,925$3,500$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$8,425$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-162-3390-717

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20202006
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length182.1 in188.7 in
Width71.5 in68.1 in
Height67.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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