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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: $33,137

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,680

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,369
Navigation system 1,000 1,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Class II trailer hitch 468 353
Universal garage door opener 93  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system 888 1,294
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Class II trailer hitch 351 229
Universal garage door opener 61  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Options (change) 2,347 6,648
Options (change) 1,801 5,841
Destination 795 725
Total Price $33,137 $35,568
Total Invoice $30,680 $32,935

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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: $2,626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,436
Model Year20132011
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$33,137$35,568
Adjustments for Features-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,942$35,568
Total Invoice$30,680$32,935
Adjustments for Features-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,499$32,935

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132011
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 
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$4,795$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132011
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in107.9 in
Length169.5 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

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested125034%
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%

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