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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: $33,586

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,973

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,895 $30,995
Base Invoice $27,992 $28,795
Rugged Package 887  
Navigation system 1,000 2,000
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
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Rugged Package 608  
Navigation system 888 1,822
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
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 2,916 3,926
Options (change) 2,206 3,386
Destination 775 645
Total Price $33,586 $35,566
Total Invoice $30,973 $32,826

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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: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,185
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,586$35,566
Adjustments for Features-3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,226$35,566
Total Invoice$30,973$32,826
Adjustments for Features-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,641$32,826

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,210$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3320

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback specs.

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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