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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: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,533 $26,005
Limited Package 3,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 183
Bodyside moldings 251  
Universal garage door opener 85 87
Rear spoiler 393 353
Sunroof 995  
4-speed automatic   800
Limited Package 3,288  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 119
Bodyside moldings 163  
Universal garage door opener 55 56
Rear spoiler 295 230
Sunroof 829  
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 5,410 1,423
Options (change) 4,751 1,133
Destination 750 625
Total Price $31,255 $29,943
Total Invoice $29,034 $27,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $314
Model Year20122006
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6230hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$31,255$29,943
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,225$29,943
Total Invoice$29,034$27,763
Adjustments for Features-9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,077$27,763

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
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 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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$6,525$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9570

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested197562%
Total Not Requested122538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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