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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: $32,449

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,004

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,895 $28,495
Base Invoice $27,992 $26,643
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 186
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93 85
Bodyside moldings 240  
Satellite radio 432  
Class II trailer hitch 468 353
Limited Package   3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 121
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61 55
Bodyside moldings 156  
Satellite radio 324  
Class II trailer hitch 351 229
Limited Package   3,391
Options (change) 1,779 4,224
Options (change) 1,237 3,796
Destination 775 795
Total Price $32,449 $33,514
Total Invoice $30,004 $31,234

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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: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,266
Model Year20122013
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$32,449$33,514
Adjustments for Features-1,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,329$33,514
Total Invoice$30,004$31,234
Adjustments for Features-1,0360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,968$31,234

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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 
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$4,920$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0360

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
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 control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50Yes
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
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested227566%
Total Not Requested115034%

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