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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: $30,267

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,771

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,141

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $27,995
Base Invoice $26,116 $26,186
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo tray 75  
Class II trailer hitch 299 353
Limited Package   3,000
Sunroof   995
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo tray 46  
Class II trailer hitch 195 229
Limited Package   2,838
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 1,727 4,348
Options (change) 1,380 3,896
Destination 645 695
Total Price $30,267 $33,038
Total Invoice $28,141 $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: $1,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,164
Model Year20082010
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$30,267$33,038
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,267$31,458
Total Invoice$28,141$30,777
Adjustments for Features0-1,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,141$29,305

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082010
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$4,870$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,472

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082010
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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested215064%
Total Not Requested122536%

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