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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: $38,218

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $983

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,137

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,995 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $30,836 $33,064 $36,089
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Roof rack crossbars 199    
Door sill trim plates 36    
Cargo cover 182    
Universal garage door opener 74    
Cargo net 87 81 81
All-weather floor mats 72 101 101
Rear bumper protector 92 107  
Remote start 436 470 470
Class II trailer hitch 622 547 547
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Door sill trim plates 23    
Cargo cover 118    
Universal garage door opener 48    
Cargo net 56 52 52
All-weather floor mats 46 65 65
Rear bumper protector 59 69  
Remote start 328 352 352
Class II trailer hitch 466 410 410
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Options (change) 4,398 2,891 1,199
Options (change) 3,476 2,271 879
Destination 825 915 915
Total Price $38,218 $39,201 $40,804
Total Invoice $35,137 $36,250 $37,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,629
Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$38,218$39,201$40,804
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,218$36,236$37,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,553
Total Invoice$35,137$36,250$37,883
Adjustments for Features0-2,742-2,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,137$33,508$35,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,576

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access $10$10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Terrain selector$200  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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 
Heated second row seats $200$200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,020$8,985$9,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,742-2,799

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length180.9 in189.9 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2100100%
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%
EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested225074%
Total Not Requested80026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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