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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: $30,778

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,736

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,422

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,195 $28,495
Base Invoice $26,409 $26,643
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 186
iPod integration 223  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo tray 75  
Universal garage door opener 82 85
Bodyside moldings 238  
Satellite radio 453  
Class II trailer hitch 468 353
Limited Package   3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 121
iPod integration 145  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo tray 46  
Universal garage door opener 54 55
Bodyside moldings 155  
Satellite radio 340  
Class II trailer hitch 351 229
Limited Package   3,391
Options (change) 1,888 4,224
Options (change) 1,318 3,796
Destination 695 795
Total Price $30,778 $33,514
Total Invoice $28,422 $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: $3,206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,246
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$30,778$33,514
Adjustments for Features-4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,308$33,514
Total Invoice$28,422$31,234
Adjustments for Features-4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,988$31,234

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$5,020$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4340

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in107.9 in
Length179.5 in189.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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

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 plates100No
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 seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested210061%
Total Not Requested132539%

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