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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: $33,533

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212013
ModelForesterForesterOutback
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,395 $34,895 $23,495
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 353
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Limited Package     4,600
Navigation system     1,550
Sunroof     1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,295
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 229
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Limited Package     4,241
Navigation system     1,294
Sunroof     1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,079
Options (change) 3,982 1,037 9,243
Options (change) 3,232 734 8,046
Destination 1,050 1,050 795
Total Price $36,427 $36,982 $33,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,236
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,406
Model Year202120212013
ModelForesterForesterOutback
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4182hp H4173hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$36,427$36,982$33,533
Adjustments for Features-3,925-4,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,502$32,297$33,533
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year202120212013
ModelForesterForesterOutback
TrimLimitedTouring2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
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
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$7,525$8,285$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$4,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-461-2260

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212013
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in107.9 in
Length182.1 in189.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height67.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,424 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 and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207547%
Total Not Requested230053%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested324076%
Total Not Requested105024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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