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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: $30,595

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $4,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202013
ModelForesterForesterLegacy
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $20,295
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 186
Universal garage door opener 120 120 85
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Navigation system     1,650
Sunroof     995
Limited Package     4,600
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,295
Rear spoiler     393
Bodyside moldings     251
Cargo tray     75
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 121
Universal garage door opener 78 78 55
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Navigation system     1,376
Sunroof     829
Limited Package     4,223
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,079
Rear spoiler     295
Bodyside moldings     163
Cargo tray     46
Options (change) 3,363 418 9,530
Options (change) 2,768 270 8,187
Destination 1,010 1,010 770
Total Price $35,468 $36,023 $30,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,088
Model Year202020202013
ModelForesterForesterLegacy
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4173hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$35,468$36,023$30,595
Adjustments for Features-5,150-5,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,318$30,113$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year202020202013
ModelForesterForesterLegacy
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
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
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50 
Total Value of Features$8,400$9,160$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,150$5,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-549-2100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20202013
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.3 in
Length182.1 in187.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height67.5 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,316 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 and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207547%
Total Not Requested230053%

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested287573%
Total Not Requested105027%
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%

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