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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: $2,532

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,650

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $28,495
Base Invoice $26,116 $26,643
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 186
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo tray 75  
Universal garage door opener 87 85
Satellite radio 445  
Class II trailer hitch 299 353
Limited Package   3,600
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 121
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo tray 46  
Universal garage door opener 56 55
Satellite radio 334  
Class II trailer hitch 195 229
Limited Package   3,391
Options (change) 2,442 4,224
Options (change) 1,889 3,796
Destination 645 795
Total Price $30,982 $33,514
Total Invoice $28,650 $31,234

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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: $1,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,950
Model Year20082013
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$33,514
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,982$32,834
Total Invoice$28,650$31,234
Adjustments for Features0-634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,650$30,600

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082013
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
Rear air vents $100
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, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
USB port $25
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$5,195$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-634

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in107.9 in
Length176.6 in189.0 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,613 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested215063%
Total Not Requested127537%

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