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Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,339

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,018

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,641 $26,005
Limited Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183
Cargo net 42 46
All-weather floor mats 55 55
Universal garage door opener 77 87
Class II trailer hitch 369 295
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Limited Package 2,144  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119
Cargo net 28 30
All-weather floor mats 33 33
Universal garage door opener 50 56
Class II trailer hitch 240 192
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 4,326 1,819
Options (change) 3,708 1,388
Destination 625 625
Total Price $33,546 $30,339
Total Invoice $30,974 $28,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,737
Model Year20062006
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,546$30,339
Adjustments for Features-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,226$30,339
Total Invoice$30,974$28,018
Adjustments for Features-1,2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,755$28,018

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$3,915$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in99.4 in
Length188.7 in176.6 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height63.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,565 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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