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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: $29,968

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,780

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,186 $26,005
Limited Package 3,000  
Class II trailer hitch 353 295
Sunroof 995  
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Limited Package 2,838  
Class II trailer hitch 229 192
Sunroof 829  
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 4,348 1,448
Options (change) 3,896 1,150
Destination 695 625
Total Price $33,038 $29,968
Total Invoice $30,777 $27,780

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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: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $929
Model Year20102006
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6230hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,038$29,968
Adjustments for Features-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,818$29,968
Total Invoice$30,777$27,780
Adjustments for Features-2,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,709$27,780

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$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
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,865$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0680

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in99.4 in
Length188.2 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height65.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested205061%
Total Not Requested132539%

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