Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2012 Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2010
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,739

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,299

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,387

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,058

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,895 $27,995
Base Invoice $27,992 $26,186
Navigation system 1,000 2,000
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Class II trailer hitch 468 353
Limited Package   3,000
Sunroof   995
Navigation system 888 1,668
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Class II trailer hitch 351 229
Limited Package   2,838
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 2,069 6,348
Options (change) 1,620 5,564
Destination 775 695
Total Price $32,739 $35,038
Total Invoice $30,387 $32,445

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Subaru Outback dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,425
Model Year20122010
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$32,739$35,038
Adjustments for Features-3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,344$35,038
Total Invoice$30,387$32,445
Adjustments for Features-3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,020$32,445

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122010
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,995$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3670

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122010
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in107.9 in
Length179.5 in188.2 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,544 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

Return to top

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested212563%
Total Not Requested125037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.