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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: $31,944

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820202020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyForesterForester
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $31,095 $34,595
Stability control 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 245 245
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 81 81
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 120 120
Rear spoiler 389 389 389    
Navigation system 2,000     1,350  
Door sill trim plates       53 53
Stability control 275        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 158 158
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 52 52
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 78 78
Rear spoiler 292 292 292    
Navigation system 1,721     1,156  
Door sill trim plates       34 34
Options (change) 3,004 704 704 1,849 499
Options (change) 2,490 494 494 1,478 322
Destination 645 645 645 1,010 1,010
Total Price $31,944 $32,644 $35,344 $33,954 $36,104

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,320
Model Year20082008200820202020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyForesterForester
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM5T5M6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,944$32,644$35,344$33,954$36,104
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-425-3,365-7,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,944$31,644$34,919$30,589$28,679
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820202020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyForesterForester
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
PIN Code Access    $10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane sway warning    $25
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Terrain selector   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
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 $100  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,575$5,575$5,000$7,940$12,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$425$3,365$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-928-393-247-274

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length186.2 in182.1 in
Width68.1 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.476.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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