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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: $30,650

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820192019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackForesterForester
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $30,795 $34,295
Stability control 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   245 245
Limited Package 2,700        
Cargo net 42 42 42 68 68
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 81 81
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 120 120
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353 619 619
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,350  
Door sill trim plates       53 53
Stability control 275        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   158 158
Limited Package 2,426        
Cargo net 28 28 28 44 44
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 52 52
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 78 78
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229 464 464
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,156  
Door sill trim plates       34 34
Options (change) 3,710 2,726 2,527 2,536 1,186
Options (change) 3,160 2,292 2,162 1,986 830
Destination 645 645 645 975 975
Total Price $30,650 $34,366 $34,667 $34,306 $36,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,581
Model Year20082008200820192019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackForesterForester
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT4M5T5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,650$34,366$34,667$34,306$36,456
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-2,350-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,225$34,366$33,542$31,956$30,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,141$3,317$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820192019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackForesterForester
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
PIN Code Access    $10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$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$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Terrain selector   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop $100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,025$4,600$5,725$6,950$11,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$2,350$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments-3950-1,044-203-317

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length188.7 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height63.2 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested220092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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