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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: $31,038

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920102010
ModelForesterForesterOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $22,995 $27,995
Navigation system 1,350   2,000 2,000
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 353 353
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Limited Package     4,000 3,000
Sunroof     995 995
Navigation system 1,156   1,668 1,668
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 229 229
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Limited Package     3,689 2,838
Sunroof     829 829
Options (change) 2,022 672 7,348 6,348
Options (change) 1,654 498 6,415 5,564
Destination 975 975 695 695
Total Price $33,792 $35,942 $31,038 $35,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,563
Model Year2019201920102010
ModelForesterForesterOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4182hp H4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$33,792$35,942$31,038$35,038
Adjustments for Features-2,350-6,4100-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,442$29,532$31,038$34,088
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$3,050

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2019201920102010
ModelForesterForesterOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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  
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  
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  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,000$10,060$3,650$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$6,410$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-183-2630-880

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20192010
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in107.9 in
Length182.1 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height67.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested309073%
Total Not Requested115027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested115034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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