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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: $30,683

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,455

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,097 $26,116
Bodyside moldings 251  
Rear spoiler 393 353
Cargo tray 75 75
Sunroof 1,445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Bodyside moldings 163  
Rear spoiler 295 230
Cargo tray 46 46
Sunroof 1,203  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 2,164 2,143
Options (change) 1,707 1,694
Destination 795 645
Total Price $31,854 $30,683
Total Invoice $29,599 $28,455

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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: $616
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $628
Model Year20142008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,854$30,683
Adjustments for Features-5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,299$30,683
Total Invoice$29,599$28,455
Adjustments for Features-5160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,083$28,455

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$6,275$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5160

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in99.4 in
Length187.2 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height59.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,496 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 Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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