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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: $31,806

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $5,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920182018
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
TrimPremium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,695 $35,395 $38,690
Eyesight Package 1,695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Cargo cover 172    
Power liftgate 450    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Cargo tray 80    
Cargo net 68 81 81
All-weather floor mats 81 101 101
Rear bumper protector 98 107  
Remote start 455 470 470
Class II trailer hitch 619 547 547
Eyesight Package 1,412    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Cargo cover 111    
Power liftgate 413    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Cargo tray 52    
Cargo net 44 52 52
All-weather floor mats 52 65 65
Rear bumper protector 63 69  
Remote start 341 352 352
Class II trailer hitch 464 410 410
Options (change) 4,136 1,306 1,199
Options (change) 3,222 948 879
Destination 975 915 915
Total Price $31,806 $37,616 $40,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,237
Model Year201920182018
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
TrimPremium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,806$37,616$40,804
Adjustments for Features0-2,685-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,806$34,931$35,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$88

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201920182018
ModelForesterOutbackOutback
TrimPremium3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane sway warning$25 $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50 $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,200$8,885$11,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,685$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,493-5,371

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20192018
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in108.1 in
Length182.1 in189.9 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height67.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested2225100%
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%

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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