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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: $32,617

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,342

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,945 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,061 $28,084
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
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
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
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
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 3,934 1,827
Options (change) 3,167 1,463
Destination 795 795
Total Price $34,674 $32,617
Total Invoice $32,023 $30,342

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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: $658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $826
Model Year20162013
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, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,674$32,617
Adjustments for Features-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,959$32,617
Total Invoice$32,023$30,342
Adjustments for Features-2,5070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,516$30,342

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162013
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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$7,885$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162013
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length188.8 in169.5 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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