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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: $38,572

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $353

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,554

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $387

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Model Year20182016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,090 $33,395
Base Invoice $33,675 $31,227
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo net 68 70
All-weather floor mats 81 72
Rear bumper protector 98 95
Universal garage door opener 120  
Remote start 455 450
Class II trailer hitch 619 550
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo net 44 45
All-weather floor mats 52 46
Rear bumper protector 63 61
Universal garage door opener 78  
Remote start 341 337
Class II trailer hitch 464 412
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Options (change) 1,920 4,327
Options (change) 1,351 3,477
Destination 915 850
Total Price $38,925 $38,572
Total Invoice $35,941 $35,554

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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: $272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $190
Model Year20182016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-18
Total Price$38,925$38,572
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,300$38,572
Total Invoice$35,941$35,554
Adjustments for Features-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,364$35,554

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182016
ModelForesterOutback
Trim2.0XT Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,050$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5770

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2110100%
Total Not Requested00%

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