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Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,700 Subaru Outback 2.5i | |||||
| Difference: $3,787 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited | Limited | Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $22,295 | $31,595 | $32,095 | $30,795 | $34,295 |
| Limited Package | 5,000 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | 245 | 245 | |
| 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 | 2,000 | 1,350 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 181 | 181 | |||
| Limited Package | 4,538 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | 158 | 158 | |
| 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 | 1,830 | 1,823 | 1,822 | 1,156 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | 117 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,710 | 2,726 | 2,527 | 2,717 | 1,367 |
| Options (change) | 6,827 | 2,293 | 2,162 | 2,103 | 947 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 695 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $30,700 | $35,016 | $35,317 | $34,487 | $36,637 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $588 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,962 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited | Limited | Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 243hp H4 | 245hp H6 | 182hp H4 | 182hp H4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | T5 | CVT-7 | CVT-7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 9 | 440, 9 | 440, 9 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $30,700 | $35,016 | $35,317 | $34,487 | $36,637 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -125 | -1,125 | -2,465 | -6,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,700 | $34,891 | $34,192 | $32,022 | $30,112 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,191 | $3,492 | $1,910 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited | Limited | Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $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 | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | ||||
| 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 | $4,025 | $4,150 | $5,150 | $6,490 | $10,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $125 | $1,125 | $2,465 | $6,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -116 | -1,044 | -220 | -342 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2019 |
| Model | Outback | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 67.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,331 lb. | 3,450 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 58.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.1 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 76.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 225/55VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 4000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 1825 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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