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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: $33,514

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,759

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,234

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,095 $28,495
Base Invoice $30,927 $26,643
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 186
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76 85
Class II trailer hitch 634 353
Door sill trim plates 38  
Limited Package   3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 121
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49 55
Class II trailer hitch 475 229
Door sill trim plates 24  
Limited Package   3,391
Options (change) 1,328 4,224
Options (change) 912 3,796
Destination 850 795
Total Price $35,273 $33,514
Total Invoice $32,689 $31,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $788
Model Year20152013
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$35,273$33,514
Adjustments for Features-2,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,853$33,514
Total Invoice$32,689$31,234
Adjustments for Features-2,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,446$31,234

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152013
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200
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 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,845$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2430

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152013
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length180.9 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft371.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested217564%
Total Not Requested125036%

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