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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: $32,015

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,768

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,440 $28,084
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 2,000 1,600
Sunroof 995  
Limited Package 3,106  
Navigation system 1,668 1,335
Sunroof 829  
Options (change) 6,295 1,600
Options (change) 5,603 1,335
Destination 725 725
Total Price $32,015 $32,320
Total Invoice $29,768 $30,144

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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: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,009
Model Year20112011
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,015$32,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,015$30,835
Total Invoice$29,768$30,144
Adjustments for Features0-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,768$28,759

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,325$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,385

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length186.4 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height59.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.768.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested245074%
Total Not Requested85026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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