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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.

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,968

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,890

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $27,995
Base Invoice $26,116 $26,186
Rear spoiler 353  
Class II trailer hitch 295 353
4-speed automatic 800  
Limited Package   3,000
Sunroof   995
Rear spoiler 230  
Class II trailer hitch 192 229
4-speed automatic 727  
Limited Package   2,838
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 1,448 4,348
Options (change) 1,149 3,896
Destination 625 695
Total Price $29,968 $33,038
Total Invoice $27,890 $30,777

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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: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $912
Model Year20072010
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$29,968$33,038
Adjustments for Features0-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,968$30,918
Total Invoice$27,890$30,777
Adjustments for Features0-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,890$28,802

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072010
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,645$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,975

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072010
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in107.9 in
Length176.6 in188.2 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft371.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested205061%
Total Not Requested132539%

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