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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: $35,546

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $2,773

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,797

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $2,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,641 $33,675
Limited Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 245
Cargo net 42 68
All-weather floor mats 55 81
Universal garage door opener 77 120
Class II trailer hitch 369 619
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars   181
Limited Package 2,144  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 158
Cargo net 28 44
All-weather floor mats 33 52
Universal garage door opener 50 78
Class II trailer hitch 240 464
Navigation system 1,823  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 6,326 1,314
Options (change) 5,531 913
Destination 625 915
Total Price $35,546 $38,319
Total Invoice $32,797 $35,503

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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: $3,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,534
Model Year20062018
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$35,546$38,319
Adjustments for Features0-6,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,546$31,584
Total Invoice$32,797$35,503
Adjustments for Features0-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,797$29,263

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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$4,640$11,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062018
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.3,653 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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