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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: $31,944

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,613

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,895 $28,195
Base Invoice $27,097 $26,409
Navigation Package 1,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Rear spoiler 393  
Cargo tray 75 75
Bodyside moldings 251 238
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Universal garage door opener   82
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Navigation Package 1,085  
Sunroof 1,203  
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo tray 46 46
Bodyside moldings 163 155
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Universal garage door opener   54
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 3,464 3,054
Options (change) 2,792 2,509
Destination 795 695
Total Price $33,154 $31,944
Total Invoice $30,684 $29,613

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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: $1,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,252
Model Year20142009
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,154$31,944
Adjustments for Features0-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,154$31,749
Total Invoice$30,684$29,613
Adjustments for Features0-181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,684$29,432

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 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 
Rearview camera$200 
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$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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$4,975$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-181

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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