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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: $6,768

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,547

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $6,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,395 $36,090
Base Invoice $23,806 $33,675
Limited Package 3,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 245
Rear spoiler 393  
Cargo tray 75  
Universal garage door opener 85 120
Bodyside moldings 251  
Door sill trim plates   53
Limited Package 3,291  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 158
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo tray 46  
Universal garage door opener 55 78
Bodyside moldings 163  
Door sill trim plates   34
Options (change) 4,490 418
Options (change) 3,971 270
Destination 770 915
Total Price $30,655 $37,423
Total Invoice $28,547 $34,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,567
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,451
Model Year20132018
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$30,655$37,423
Adjustments for Features0-8,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,655$29,088
Total Invoice$28,547$34,860
Adjustments for Features0-7,764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,547$27,096

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$3,225$11,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,764

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
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.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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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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
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
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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