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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: $32,308

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,104

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,533 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 185
Navigation system 2,000 1,000
Sunroof 995  
Limited Package 3,500  
Rear spoiler 393  
Cargo tray 75  
Universal garage door opener 85 93
Bodyside moldings 251 240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 120
Navigation system 1,668 888
Sunroof 829  
Limited Package 3,288  
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo tray 46  
Universal garage door opener 55 61
Bodyside moldings 163 156
Options (change) 7,485 1,518
Options (change) 6,465 1,225
Destination 750 795
Total Price $33,330 $32,308
Total Invoice $30,748 $30,104

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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: $2,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,804
Model Year20122013
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, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,330$32,308
Adjustments for Features0-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,330$31,063
Total Invoice$30,748$30,104
Adjustments for Features0-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,748$28,944

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
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 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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$4,225$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,160

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length186.4 in169.5 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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