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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: $36,960

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelLegacyForester
TrimLimited XT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,195 $33,795
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595  
Rear spoiler 365  
All-weather floor mats 101 72
Cargo tray 81  
Cargo net 90 90
Bodyside moldings 290  
Remote start 470 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331  
Rear spoiler 237  
All-weather floor mats 65 46
Cargo tray 52  
Cargo net 58 58
Bodyside moldings 188  
Remote start 352 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 2,992 2,315
Options (change) 2,283 1,834
Destination 900 850
Total Price $38,087 $36,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy Limited XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,141
Model Year20202016
ModelLegacyForester
TrimLimited XT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,087$36,960
Adjustments for Features-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,232$36,960

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202016
ModelLegacyForester
TrimLimited XT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,875$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202016
ModelLegacyForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length190.6 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height59.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,779 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.174.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested225074%
Total Not Requested80026%

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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
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 Requested207598%
Total Not Requested502%

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