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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: $30,655

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $4,303

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,547

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $4,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,395 $33,795
Base Invoice $23,806 $31,569
Limited Package 3,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 199
Rear spoiler 393  
Cargo tray 75  
Universal garage door opener 85 76
Bodyside moldings 251  
Door sill trim plates   38
Limited Package 3,291  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 129
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo tray 46  
Universal garage door opener 55 49
Bodyside moldings 163  
Door sill trim plates   24
Options (change) 4,490 313
Options (change) 3,971 202
Destination 770 850
Total Price $30,655 $34,958
Total Invoice $28,547 $32,621

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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: $348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $383
Model Year20132016
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$30,655$34,958
Adjustments for Features0-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,655$31,003
Total Invoice$28,547$32,621
Adjustments for Features0-3,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,547$28,930

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132016
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,175$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,691

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132016
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length187.2 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height59.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.774.7 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?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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