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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: $34,729

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,956

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,249

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,640 $34,295
Base Invoice $29,617 $32,028
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 72 72
Cargo tray 82  
Cargo net 70 90
Remote start 450 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331  
All-weather floor mats 46 46
Cargo tray 53  
Cargo net 45 58
Remote start 337 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 2,269 2,515
Options (change) 1,812 2,005
Destination 820 875
Total Price $34,729 $37,685
Total Invoice $32,249 $34,908

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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: $806
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $667
Model Year20172017
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,729$37,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,729$35,535
Total Invoice$32,249$34,908
Adjustments for Features0-1,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,249$32,916

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
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
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,992

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
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.3,624 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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested310098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested2775100%
Total Not Requested00%

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