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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: $29,985

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,004

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $96

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,440 $26,116
Limited Package 3,300  
Sunroof 995  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Satellite radio   445
Limited Package 3,106  
Sunroof 829  
4-speed automatic   909
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 4,295 1,445
Options (change) 3,935 1,243
Destination 725 645
Total Price $30,015 $29,985
Total Invoice $28,100 $28,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49
Model Year20112008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,015$29,985
Adjustments for Features-1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,860$29,985
Total Invoice$28,100$28,004
Adjustments for Features-1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,955$28,004

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,675$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1450

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in99.4 in
Length186.4 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height59.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.757.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested235071%
Total Not Requested95029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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