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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: $34,253

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $1,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920062006
ModelForesterForesterOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedTouring3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $32,495 $35,695
Navigation system 1,350   2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245   183
Cargo net 68 68 42 42
All-weather floor mats 81 81 55 55
Universal garage door opener 120 120 77  
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 369 369
Navigation system 1,156   1,823  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158   119
Cargo net 44 44 28 28
All-weather floor mats 52 52 33 33
Universal garage door opener 78 78 50  
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 240 240
Options (change) 2,483 1,133 2,543 649
Options (change) 1,952 796 2,174 420
Destination 975 975 625 625
Total Price $34,253 $36,403 $35,663 $36,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,487
Model Year2019201920062006
ModelForesterForesterOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedTouring3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4182hp H4250hp H6250hp H6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,253$36,403$35,663$36,969
Adjustments for Features-2,300-6,3600-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,953$30,043$35,663$36,519
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$856

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2019201920062006
ModelForesterForesterOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedTouring3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400 $400
Terrain selector$200$200  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,440$11,500$5,140$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$6,360$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-197-3090-415

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20192006
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length182.1 in188.7 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height67.5 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,321 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.0R VDC Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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