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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,236

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,462

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $30,995
Base Invoice $28,084 $28,795
Rugged Package 887  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 183
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 48 42
All-weather floor mats 69 55
Universal garage door opener 93 77
Class II trailer hitch 468 369
Navigation system 1,600 2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Rugged Package 608  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 119
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 31 28
All-weather floor mats 39 33
Universal garage door opener 61 50
Class II trailer hitch 351 240
Navigation system 1,335 1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 3,516 3,926
Options (change) 2,653 3,387
Destination 725 625
Total Price $34,236 $35,546
Total Invoice $31,462 $32,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,708
Model Year20112007
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,236$35,546
Adjustments for Features-3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,841$35,546
Total Invoice$31,462$32,807
Adjustments for Features-3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,099$32,807

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112007
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$5,035$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112007
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in188.7 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height65.9 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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