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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: $32,857

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,498

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,945 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,897 $28,084
Rear spoiler 365  
Metal pedals 172  
Cargo net 90 48
All-weather floor mats 101 69
Cargo tray 81  
Bodyside moldings 290 240
Remote start 470 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Rear spoiler 237  
Metal pedals 112  
Cargo net 58 31
All-weather floor mats 65 39
Cargo tray 52  
Bodyside moldings 188 156
Remote start 352 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 1,569 2,067
Options (change) 1,064 1,619
Destination 860 795
Total Price $34,374 $32,857
Total Invoice $31,821 $30,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $502
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $383
Model Year20182013
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,374$32,857
Adjustments for Features-1,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,359$32,857
Total Invoice$31,821$30,498
Adjustments for Features-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,881$30,498

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
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 
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 
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
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$7,035$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length189.1 in169.5 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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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 system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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