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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: $33,586

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,973

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $29,895
Base Invoice $28,795 $27,992
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 185
Cargo net 42 48
All-weather floor mats 55 69
Universal garage door opener 77 93
Class II trailer hitch 369 468
Navigation system 2,000 1,000
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Rugged Package   887
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 120
Cargo net 28 31
All-weather floor mats 33 39
Universal garage door opener 50 61
Class II trailer hitch 240 351
Navigation system 1,822 888
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Rugged Package   608
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 3,926 2,916
Options (change) 3,386 2,206
Destination 645 775
Total Price $35,566 $33,586
Total Invoice $32,826 $30,973

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,185
Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,566$33,586
Adjustments for Features0-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,566$33,226
Total Invoice$32,826$30,973
Adjustments for Features0-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,826$30,641

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Power release, second row seats $50
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$4,850$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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