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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: $29,330

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $4,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020201220122012
ModelForesterForesterLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Navigation system 1,350   2,000 2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 186 186 186
Universal garage door opener 120 120 85 85 85
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Sunroof     995 995  
Limited Package     4,600 3,500  
Rear spoiler     393 393 393
Bodyside moldings     251 251 251
Cargo tray     75 75 75
Navigation system 1,156   1,668 1,668 1,668
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 121 121 121
Universal garage door opener 78 78 55 55 55
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Sunroof     829 829  
Limited Package     4,223 3,288  
Rear spoiler     295 295 295
Bodyside moldings     163 163 163
Cargo tray     46 46 46
Options (change) 1,768 418 8,585 7,485 2,990
Options (change) 1,426 270 7,400 6,465 2,348
Destination 1,010 1,010 750 750 750
Total Price $33,873 $36,023 $29,330 $33,330 $35,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,058
Model Year20202020201220122012
ModelForesterForesterLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,873$36,023$29,330$33,330$35,335
Adjustments for Features-3,325-7,3850-950-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,548$28,638$29,330$32,380$35,235
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$3,050$5,905

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20202020201220122012
ModelForesterForesterLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
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   
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   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
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
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
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$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,625$10,685$3,300$4,250$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$7,385$0$950$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-239-2620-876-92

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20202012
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.3 in
Length182.1 in186.4 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height67.5 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested302576%
Total Not Requested95024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested55017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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