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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: $33,447

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $3,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182020
ModelLegacyLegacyForester
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,095 $31,945 $34,595
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,095 1,595  
Cargo net 90 90 68
Cargo tray 81 81  
All-weather floor mats 101 101 81
Bodyside moldings 290 290  
Remote start 470 470 455
Rear spoiler 365 365  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,747 1,331  
Cargo net 58 58 44
Cargo tray 52 52  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 52
Bodyside moldings 188 188  
Remote start 352 352 341
Rear spoiler 237 237  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 3,492 2,992 1,022
Options (change) 2,699 2,283 707
Destination 860 860 1,010
Total Price $33,447 $35,797 $36,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,215
Model Year201820182020
ModelLegacyLegacyForester
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6182hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,447$35,797$36,627
Adjustments for Features00-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,447$35,797$35,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182020
ModelLegacyLegacyForester
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$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$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,425$6,425$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments00-56

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182020
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in105.1 in
Length189.1 in182.1 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height59.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,515 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.076.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested3950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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