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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: $32,491

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,883

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,006

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,945 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,897 $26,409
Rear spoiler 365  
Metal pedals 172  
Cargo net 90 46
All-weather floor mats 101 69
Cargo tray 81 75
Bodyside moldings 290 238
Remote start 470 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Universal garage door opener   82
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Rear spoiler 237  
Metal pedals 112  
Cargo net 58 30
All-weather floor mats 65 39
Cargo tray 52 46
Bodyside moldings 188 155
Remote start 352 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Universal garage door opener   54
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 1,569 3,601
Options (change) 1,064 2,902
Destination 860 695
Total Price $34,374 $32,491
Total Invoice $31,821 $30,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19
Model Year20182009
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,374$32,491
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,434$32,491
Total Invoice$31,821$30,006
Adjustments for Features-1,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,025$30,006

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,585$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7960

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length189.1 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height59.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,748 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 Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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