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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: $38,070

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $632

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,024

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $31,569 $32,696 $35,635
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395    
Roof rack crossbars 199    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Cargo cover 182    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Cargo net 90 70 70
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72
Rear bumper protector 95 95  
Remote start 445 450 450
Class II trailer hitch 634 550 550
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Cargo cover 118    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Cargo net 58 45 45
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46
Rear bumper protector 61 61  
Remote start 333 337 337
Class II trailer hitch 475 412 412
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,331  
Options (change) 3,425 2,832 1,142
Options (change) 2,605 2,232 840
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $38,070 $38,702 $40,212
Total Invoice $35,024 $35,803 $37,350

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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: $1,523
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,215
Model Year201620172017
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$38,070$38,702$40,212
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,070$36,547$37,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,260
Total Invoice$35,024$35,803$37,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,994-2,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,024$33,809$35,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,307

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201620172017
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
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
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 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
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$5,720$7,875$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,994-2,234

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162017
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length180.9 in189.6 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,810 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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested2125100%
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 system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested235075%
Total Not Requested80025%

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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