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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: $30,954

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120152015
ModelForesterLegacyLegacy
TrimTouring2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,895 $26,495 $29,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Cargo net 68 70 70
All-weather floor mats 81 72 72
Universal garage door opener 120    
Remote start 455 450 450
Door sill trim plates 53    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195 2,195
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795 795
Cargo tray   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Cargo net 44 45 45
All-weather floor mats 52 46 46
Universal garage door opener 78    
Remote start 341 337 337
Door sill trim plates 34    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830 1,830
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663 663
Cargo tray   53 53
Options (change) 1,022 3,664 3,664
Options (change) 707 2,974 2,974
Destination 1,050 795 795
Total Price $36,967 $30,954 $34,054

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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: $2,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,074
Model Year202120152015
ModelForesterLegacyLegacy
TrimTouring2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,967$30,954$34,054
Adjustments for Features-3,5350-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,432$30,954$33,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year202120152015
ModelForesterLegacyLegacy
TrimTouring2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,985$5,450$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1680-463

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20212015
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.3 in
Length182.1 in188.8 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height67.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,469 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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