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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: $33,566

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,004

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $33,795
Base Invoice $28,795 $31,569
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
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
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo cover   182
Roof rack crossbars   199
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
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
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 1,926 1,490
Options (change) 1,564 1,016
Destination 645 850
Total Price $33,566 $36,135
Total Invoice $31,004 $33,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $715
Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$33,566$36,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,566$34,280
Total Invoice$31,004$33,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,004$31,719

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,850$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,716

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,605 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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