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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: $31,562

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $732

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,270

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $28,495
Base Invoice $27,013 $26,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183
Rear spoiler 389  
All-weather floor mats 55 69
Universal garage door opener 77 82
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Bodyside moldings   238
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119
Rear spoiler 292  
All-weather floor mats 33 39
Universal garage door opener 50 54
Navigation system 1,719 1,501
Bodyside moldings   155
Options (change) 2,704 2,372
Options (change) 2,213 1,868
Destination 695 695
Total Price $32,294 $31,562
Total Invoice $29,921 $29,270

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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: $2,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,107
Model Year20092010
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,294$31,562
Adjustments for Features0-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,294$29,992
Total Invoice$29,921$29,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,921$27,814

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,175$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,456

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length186.2 in179.5 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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