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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: $32,377

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $767

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,143

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,438 $28,084
Stability control 300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 185
Rear spoiler 389  
All-weather floor mats 55 69
Universal garage door opener 77 93
Navigation system 2,000 1,000
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Bodyside moldings   240
Stability control 275  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 120
Rear spoiler 292  
All-weather floor mats 33 39
Universal garage door opener 50 61
Navigation system 1,721 888
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 4,204 1,587
Options (change) 3,584 1,264
Destination 645 795
Total Price $33,144 $32,377
Total Invoice $30,667 $30,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,902
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,581
Model Year20082013
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,144$32,377
Adjustments for Features0-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,144$31,242
Total Invoice$30,667$30,143
Adjustments for Features0-1,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,667$29,086

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,375$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,057

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length186.2 in169.5 in
Width68.1 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,435 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		11.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.468.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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