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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: $34,054

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,973

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,595 $36,090
Base Invoice $27,739 $33,675
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Remote start 450 455
All-weather floor mats 72 81
Cargo tray 82  
Cargo net 70 68
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Remote start 337 341
All-weather floor mats 46 52
Cargo tray 53  
Cargo net 45 44
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 3,664 1,022
Options (change) 2,974 707
Destination 795 915
Total Price $34,054 $38,027
Total Invoice $31,508 $35,297

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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: $738
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $786
Model Year20152018
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,054$38,027
Adjustments for Features0-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,054$34,792
Total Invoice$31,508$35,297
Adjustments for Features0-3,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,508$32,294

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
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$5,750$8,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,003

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length188.8 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height59.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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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