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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: $5,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,921

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $4,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $36,090
Base Invoice $27,013 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 245
Rear spoiler 389  
All-weather floor mats 55 81
Universal garage door opener 77 120
Navigation system 2,000  
Door sill trim plates   53
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 158
Rear spoiler 292  
All-weather floor mats 33 52
Universal garage door opener 50 78
Navigation system 1,719  
Door sill trim plates   34
Options (change) 2,704 499
Options (change) 2,213 322
Destination 695 915
Total Price $32,294 $37,504
Total Invoice $29,921 $34,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,572
Model Year20092018
ModelLegacyForester
Trim2.5GT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,294$37,504
Adjustments for Features0-8,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,294$29,379
Total Invoice$29,921$34,912
Adjustments for Features0-7,563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,921$27,349

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $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
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$4,425$12,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,563

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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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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