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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: $30,784

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,573

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Model Year20192008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,545 $27,895
Bodyside moldings 290  
Rear spoiler 365 353
Cargo net 90 46
All-weather floor mats 101 55
Cargo tray 81 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Bodyside moldings 188  
Rear spoiler 237 230
Cargo net 58 30
All-weather floor mats 65 33
Cargo tray 52 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 927 2,244
Options (change) 600 1,757
Destination 885 645
Total Price $33,357 $30,784

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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: $767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,182
Model Year20192008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,357$30,784
Adjustments for Features-3,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,017$30,784

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192008
ModelLegacyForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation app$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,035$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1490

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192008
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in99.4 in
Length189.1 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height59.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.057.7 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%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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