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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: $30,444

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $211

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,261

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,395 $28,495
Base Invoice $23,806 $26,707
Limited Package 3,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 183
Rear spoiler 393  
Cargo tray 75 75
Universal garage door opener 85 82
Bodyside moldings 251 238
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Limited Package 3,291  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 119
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo tray 46 46
Universal garage door opener 55 54
Bodyside moldings 163 155
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 4,490 1,254
Options (change) 3,971 859
Destination 770 695
Total Price $30,655 $30,444
Total Invoice $28,547 $28,261

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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: $1,831
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,790
Model Year20132010
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 980, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,655$30,444
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,655$28,824
Total Invoice$28,547$28,261
Adjustments for Features0-1,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,547$26,757

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,504

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length187.2 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height59.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,496 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, 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
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested222571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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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