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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: $32,294

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $83

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,921

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,013 $28,084
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
Bodyside moldings   240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 120
Rear spoiler 292  
All-weather floor mats 33 39
Universal garage door opener 50 61
Navigation system 1,719 888
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 2,704 1,587
Options (change) 2,213 1,264
Destination 695 795
Total Price $32,294 $32,377
Total Invoice $29,921 $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: $2,652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,324
Model Year20092013
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,294$32,377
Adjustments for Features0-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,294$29,642
Total Invoice$29,921$30,143
Adjustments for Features0-2,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,921$27,597

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
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 
Total Value of Features$4,275$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,546

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
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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