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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: $34,018

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,174

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,297

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,895 $33,395
Base Invoice $27,992 $31,227
Rugged Package 887  
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 48 70
All-weather floor mats 69 72
Universal garage door opener 93  
Remote start 432 450
Class II trailer hitch 468 550
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Rear bumper protector   95
Metal pedals   170
Wheel-lip moldings   450
Rugged Package 608  
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 31 45
All-weather floor mats 39 46
Universal garage door opener 61  
Remote start 324 337
Class II trailer hitch 351 412
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Rear bumper protector   61
Metal pedals   110
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Options (change) 3,348 4,947
Options (change) 2,530 3,924
Destination 775 850
Total Price $34,018 $39,192
Total Invoice $31,297 $36,001

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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: $409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $327
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-18
Total Price$34,018$39,192
Adjustments for Features0-4,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,018$34,427
Total Invoice$31,297$36,001
Adjustments for Features0-4,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,297$31,624

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,645$9,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,377

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in108.1 in
Length179.5 in189.6 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft373.3 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 protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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