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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: $30,294

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $4,736

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,202

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $4,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $33,795
Base Invoice $27,013 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 199
Rear spoiler 389  
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Universal garage door opener 77 76
Door sill trim plates   38
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 129
Rear spoiler 292  
All-weather floor mats 33 46
Universal garage door opener 50 49
Door sill trim plates   24
Options (change) 704 385
Options (change) 494 248
Destination 695 850
Total Price $30,294 $35,030
Total Invoice $28,202 $32,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $413
Model Year20092016
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$30,294$35,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,294$30,685
Total Invoice$28,202$32,667
Adjustments for Features0-4,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,202$28,615

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,052

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length186.2 in180.9 in
Width68.1 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,435 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		11.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.474.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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