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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: $32,449

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,980

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,795 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183
Cargo net 42 46
All-weather floor mats 55 69
Universal garage door opener 77 82
Class II trailer hitch 369 468
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Cargo tray   75
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   238
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119
Cargo net 28 30
All-weather floor mats 33 39
Universal garage door opener 50 54
Class II trailer hitch 240 351
Navigation system 1,822 1,650
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Cargo tray   46
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   155
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Options (change) 3,926 3,559
Options (change) 3,386 2,876
Destination 645 695
Total Price $35,566 $32,449
Total Invoice $32,826 $29,980

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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: $2,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,965
Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,566$32,449
Adjustments for Features-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,611$32,449
Total Invoice$32,826$29,980
Adjustments for Features-8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,945$29,980

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,050$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8810

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length188.7 in179.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height63.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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