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Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,264

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,063

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,138

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,195 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,970 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183
Cargo net 42 46
All-weather floor mats 55 55
Universal garage door opener 77 87
Roof rack crossbars 150  
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119
Cargo net 28 30
All-weather floor mats 33 33
Universal garage door opener 50 56
Roof rack crossbars 85  
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   909
Options (change) 507 1,724
Options (change) 315 1,377
Destination 625 645
Total Price $32,327 $30,264
Total Invoice $29,910 $28,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,652
Model Year20062008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,327$30,264
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,197$30,264
Total Invoice$29,910$28,138
Adjustments for Features-1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,790$28,138

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in99.4 in
Length188.7 in176.6 in
Width68.1 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,505 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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