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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: $31,944

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020200820082008
ModelForesterForesterLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLimitedTouring2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $28,295 $31,295 $33,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 183 183 183
Navigation system 1,350   2,000    
All-weather floor mats 81 81 55 55 55
Universal garage door opener 120 120 77 77 77
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Stability control     300    
Rear spoiler     389 389 389
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 119 119 119
Navigation system 1,156   1,721    
All-weather floor mats 52 52 33 33 33
Universal garage door opener 78 78 50 50 50
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Stability control     275    
Rear spoiler     292 292 292
Options (change) 1,849 499 3,004 704 704
Options (change) 1,478 322 2,490 494 494
Destination 1,010 1,010 645 645 645
Total Price $33,954 $36,104 $31,944 $32,644 $35,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,320
Model Year20202020200820082008
ModelForesterForesterLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLimitedTouring2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,954$36,104$31,944$32,644$35,344
Adjustments for Features-3,365-7,4250-1,000-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,589$28,679$31,944$31,644$34,919
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$300$0$3,275

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20202020200820082008
ModelForesterForesterLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLimitedTouring2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100   
Lead vehicle start alert $25   
PIN Code Access $10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key $250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$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   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop  $100 $100
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights $1000   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200  $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,940$12,000$4,575$5,575$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$7,425$0$1,000$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-247-2740-928-393

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20202008
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length182.1 in186.2 in
Width71.5 in68.1 in
Height67.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.5 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 in36.5 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 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

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

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