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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: $33,707

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,090

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $28,595
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,641
Navigation system 1,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 183
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Cargo cover 166  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo net 48 42
All-weather floor mats 69 55
Universal garage door opener 93 77
Class II trailer hitch 468 369
Limited Package   2,400
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Navigation system 888 1,823
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 119
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 108  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo net 31 28
All-weather floor mats 39 33
Universal garage door opener 61 50
Class II trailer hitch 351 240
Limited Package   2,144
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 2,917 6,326
Options (change) 2,211 5,531
Destination 795 625
Total Price $33,707 $35,546
Total Invoice $31,090 $32,797

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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: $3,359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,109
Model Year20132006
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,707$35,546
Adjustments for Features-1,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,187$35,546
Total Invoice$31,090$32,797
Adjustments for Features-1,4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,688$32,797

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
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 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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 
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$5,910$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4020

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in105.1 in
Length169.5 in188.7 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height65.9 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,565 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

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

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