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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,381 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $3,865 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,569 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $3,813 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Outback | Outback |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | 3.6R Limited | 3.6R Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $29,895 | $35,395 | $38,690 |
| Base Invoice | $27,992 | $33,064 | $36,089 |
| Rugged Package | 887 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | ||
| Cargo cover | 166 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | ||
| Cargo net | 48 | 81 | 81 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 101 | 101 |
| Remote start | 432 | 470 | 470 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 468 | 547 | 547 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 107 | ||
| Metal pedals | 172 | 172 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 458 | 458 | |
| Rugged Package | 608 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | ||
| Navigation system | 888 | ||
| Cargo cover | 108 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | ||
| Cargo net | 31 | 52 | 52 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 65 | 65 |
| Remote start | 324 | 352 | 352 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 351 | 410 | 410 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 69 | ||
| Metal pedals | 112 | 112 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 343 | 343 | |
| Options (change) | 3,711 | 1,936 | 1,829 |
| Options (change) | 2,802 | 1,403 | 1,334 |
| Destination | 775 | 915 | 915 |
| Total Price | $34,381 | $38,246 | $41,434 |
| Total Invoice | $31,569 | $35,382 | $38,338 |
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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: $1,250 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,394 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Outback | Outback |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | 3.6R Limited | 3.6R Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 224hp H4 | 256hp H6 | 256hp H6 |
| Transmission | T4 | CVT-6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/24 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 576, 12 | 576, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $34,381 | $38,246 | $41,434 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,615 | -5,715 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,381 | $35,631 | $35,719 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $88 |
| Total Invoice | $31,569 | $35,382 | $38,338 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,419 | -5,288 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,569 | $32,963 | $33,050 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $87 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Outback | Outback |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | 3.6R Limited | 3.6R Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $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 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Seat cushion airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Seat cushion airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation app | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,395 | $9,010 | $12,110 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,615 | $5,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,419 | -5,288 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Outback |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 108.1 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 189.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 66.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,440 lb. | 3,893 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Rugged Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | Yes |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Rear bumper protector | 40 | Yes |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 24% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
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