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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: $30,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,623

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,288

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,945 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,061 $26,116
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Cargo tray 82 75
All-weather floor mats 72 55
Cargo net 70 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Cargo tray 53 46
All-weather floor mats 46 33
Cargo net 45 30
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 3,314 1,891
Options (change) 2,720 1,527
Destination 795 645
Total Price $34,054 $30,431
Total Invoice $31,576 $28,288

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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: $1,542
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,501
Model Year20162008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,054$30,431
Adjustments for Features-5,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,889$30,431
Total Invoice$31,576$28,288
Adjustments for Features-4,7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,787$28,288

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
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 
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 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$11,010$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7890

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in99.4 in
Length188.8 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height59.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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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