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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: $30,982

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,036

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,650

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,116 $26,369
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo tray 75  
Class II trailer hitch 299 353
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo tray 46  
Class II trailer hitch 195 229
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Options (change) 2,442 5,098
Options (change) 1,889 4,547
Destination 645 725
Total Price $30,982 $34,018
Total Invoice $28,650 $31,641

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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: $1,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,335
Model Year20082011
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$30,982$34,018
Adjustments for Features0-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,982$32,238
Total Invoice$28,650$31,641
Adjustments for Features0-1,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,650$29,985

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082011
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 
Rearview camera $200
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$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,656

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082011
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested235064%
Total Not Requested135036%

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