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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: $29,998

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $296

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,796

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,013 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183
All-weather floor mats 55 55
Universal garage door opener 77 87
Rear spoiler 389 353
4-speed automatic   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119
All-weather floor mats 33 33
Universal garage door opener 50 56
Rear spoiler 292 230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 704 1,478
Options (change) 494 1,166
Destination 695 625
Total Price $30,294 $29,998
Total Invoice $28,202 $27,796

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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: $241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $355
Model Year20092006
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,294$29,998
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,239$29,998
Total Invoice$28,202$27,796
Adjustments for Features-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,151$27,796

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,750$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
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%

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