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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: $30,700

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019200920092009
ModelForesterForesterOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Navigation system 1,350   2,000 2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 183 183  
Cargo net 68 68 42 42 42
All-weather floor mats 81 81 55 55 55
Universal garage door opener 120 120 77 77 77
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 353 369 353
Roof rack crossbars 181 181      
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Limited Package     5,000    
Navigation system 1,156   1,830 1,823 1,822
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 119 119  
Cargo net 44 44 28 28 28
All-weather floor mats 52 52 33 33 33
Universal garage door opener 78 78 50 50 50
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 229 240 229
Roof rack crossbars 117 117      
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Limited Package     4,538    
Options (change) 2,717 1,367 7,710 2,726 2,527
Options (change) 2,103 947 6,827 2,293 2,162
Destination 975 975 695 695 695
Total Price $34,487 $36,637 $30,700 $35,016 $35,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $588
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,962
Model Year20192019200920092009
ModelForesterForesterOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4182hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,487$36,637$30,700$35,016$35,317
Adjustments for Features-2,465-6,5250-125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,022$30,112$30,700$34,891$34,192
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$4,191$3,492

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20192019200920092009
ModelForesterForesterOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100   
Lead vehicle start alert $25   
PIN Code Access $10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key $250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$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   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Hood scoop   $100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$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   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$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$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights $1000   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,490$10,550$4,025$4,150$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$6,525$0$125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-220-3420-116-1,044

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20192009
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.3,331 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 2.5i

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested400069%
Total Not Requested182531%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

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

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