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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: $30,218

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $926

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,108

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $838

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Model Year20082008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,438 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183
Stability control 300  
Rear spoiler 389 353
All-weather floor mats 55 55
Universal garage door opener 77 87
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119
Stability control 275  
Rear spoiler 292 230
All-weather floor mats 33 33
Universal garage door opener 50 56
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
4-speed automatic   909
Options (change) 2,204 1,678
Options (change) 1,863 1,347
Destination 645 645
Total Price $31,144 $30,218
Total Invoice $28,946 $28,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3
Model Year20082008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,144$30,218
Adjustments for Features-9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,239$30,218
Total Invoice$28,946$28,108
Adjustments for Features-8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,105$28,108

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,825$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in99.4 in
Length186.2 in176.6 in
Width68.1 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,435 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 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 Headroom36.5 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
11.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.457.7 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 control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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