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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: $33,546

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $3,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,974

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $2,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $34,295
Base Invoice $26,641 $32,028
Limited Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 199
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Universal garage door opener 77 76
Cargo net 42 90
Class II trailer hitch 369 634
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars   199
Cargo cover   182
Limited Package 2,144  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 129
All-weather floor mats 33 46
Universal garage door opener 50 49
Cargo net 28 58
Class II trailer hitch 240 475
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Roof rack crossbars   117
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,326 1,452
Options (change) 3,708 992
Destination 625 875
Total Price $33,546 $36,622
Total Invoice $30,974 $33,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,299
Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$33,546$36,622
Adjustments for Features0-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,546$32,062
Total Invoice$30,974$33,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,974$29,675

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
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
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,490$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,220

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length188.7 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height63.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,565 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft374.7 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 2.0XT Touring

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

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