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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: $33,147

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $282

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,719

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,595 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,739 $28,084
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Remote start 450 432
Cargo tray 82  
All-weather floor mats 72 69
Cargo net 70 48
Metal pedals 170  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Navigation system   1,600
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Remote start 337 324
Cargo tray 53  
All-weather floor mats 46 39
Cargo net 45 31
Metal pedals 110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 3,039 2,427
Options (change) 2,421 1,910
Destination 795 725
Total Price $33,429 $33,147
Total Invoice $30,955 $30,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $548
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $533
Model Year20152011
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,429$33,147
Adjustments for Features-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,599$33,147
Total Invoice$30,955$30,719
Adjustments for Features-7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,186$30,719

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152011
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$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
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,775$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7690

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152011
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length188.8 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height59.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.068.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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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