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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,339

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,128

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,846

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Model Year20072006
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $28,595
Base Invoice $26,116 $26,641
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 42
All-weather floor mats 55 55
Universal garage door opener 87 77
Class II trailer hitch 295 369
4-speed automatic 800  
Limited Package   2,400
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 28
All-weather floor mats 33 33
Universal garage door opener 56 50
Class II trailer hitch 192 240
4-speed automatic 727  
Limited Package   2,144
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,819 4,326
Options (change) 1,387 3,708
Destination 625 625
Total Price $30,339 $33,546
Total Invoice $28,128 $30,974

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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: $1,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,720
Model Year20072006
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,339$33,546
Adjustments for Features0-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,339$32,326
Total Invoice$28,128$30,974
Adjustments for Features0-1,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,128$29,848

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072006
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$2,695$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,126

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072006
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in188.7 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height65.0 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,565 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

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