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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: $32,327

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $3,661

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,910

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $3,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,195 $34,295
Base Invoice $28,970 $32,028
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 199
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Universal garage door opener 77 76
Cargo net 42 90
Roof rack crossbars 150 199
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 129
All-weather floor mats 33 46
Universal garage door opener 50 49
Cargo net 28 58
Roof rack crossbars 85 117
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 507 818
Options (change) 315 517
Destination 625 875
Total Price $32,327 $35,988
Total Invoice $29,910 $33,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,203
Model Year20062017
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,327$35,988
Adjustments for Features0-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,327$30,913
Total Invoice$29,910$33,420
Adjustments for Features0-4,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,910$28,707

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,713

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length188.7 in180.9 in
Width68.1 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,505 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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