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Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Ascent Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Ascent Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,255

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $13,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,030

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAscentAscent
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $38,995 $44,695
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $36,414 $41,601
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393    
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251    
HK audio / moonroof / nav pkg.       2,950  
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295    
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163    
HK audio / moonroof / nav pkg.       2,459  
Options (change) 8,510 7,410 2,915 2,950 0
Options (change) 7,354 6,419 2,302 2,459 0
Destination 750 750 750 975 975
Total Price $29,255 $33,255 $35,260 $42,920 $45,670
Total Invoice $27,030 $30,702 $32,494 $39,848 $42,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Ascent

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,710
Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAscentAscent
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionM6T5M6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9792, 14792, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$29,255$33,255$35,260$42,920$45,670
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-9,810-10,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,255$32,305$35,160$33,110$35,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$1,950
Total Invoice$27,030$30,702$32,494$39,848$42,576
Adjustments for Features0-877-92-9,108-9,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,030$29,825$32,402$30,740$32,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$1,945

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Ascent

Model Year20122012201220192019
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyAscentAscent
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power front side windows$250$250$250  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power locks$275$275$275  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear defrost$200$200$200  
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop  $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0$0
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,075$6,025$5,175$14,885$15,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$9,810$10,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-92-9,108-9,891

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Ascent

Model Year20122019
ModelLegacyAscent
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.8 in
Length186.4 in196.8 in
Width71.7 in76.0 in
Height59.3 in71.6 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.747.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.786.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested312579%
Total Not Requested85021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested275086%
Total Not Requested45014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Ascent Limited

HK audio / moonroof / nav pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 792W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70027%
Total Not Requested187573%

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