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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,339 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | |||
| Difference: $6,700 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,018 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | |||
| Difference: $6,488 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Outback | Outback |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.6R Limited | 3.6R Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $35,395 | $38,690 |
| Base Invoice | $26,005 | $33,064 | $36,089 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | ||
| Cargo net | 46 | 81 | 81 |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 101 | 101 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 295 | 547 | 547 |
| 4-speed automatic | 800 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | ||
| Cargo net | 30 | 52 | 52 |
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 65 | 65 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 192 | 410 | 410 |
| 4-speed automatic | 728 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,819 | 729 | 729 |
| Options (change) | 1,388 | 527 | 527 |
| Destination | 625 | 915 | 915 |
| Total Price | $30,339 | $37,039 | $40,334 |
| Total Invoice | $28,018 | $34,506 | $37,531 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $777 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Outback | Outback |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.6R Limited | 3.6R Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 230hp H4 | 256hp H6 | 256hp H6 |
| Transmission | A4 | CVT-6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/26 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 576, 12 | 576, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $30,339 | $37,039 | $40,334 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,130 | -9,230 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,339 | $30,909 | $31,104 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $195 |
| Total Invoice | $28,018 | $34,506 | $37,531 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,711 | -8,589 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,018 | $28,795 | $28,942 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $147 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Outback | Outback |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.6R Limited | 3.6R Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Seat cushion airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Seat cushion airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation app | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,745 | $11,875 | $14,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,130 | $9,230 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,711 | -8,589 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Outback |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 108.1 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 189.9 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,350 lb. | 3,893 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
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