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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: $33,038

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,777

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $33,795
Base Invoice $26,186 $31,569
Limited Package 3,000  
Sunroof 995  
Class II trailer hitch 353 634
Roof rack crossbars   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo cover   182
Limited Package 2,838  
Sunroof 829  
Class II trailer hitch 229 475
Roof rack crossbars   117
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,348 1,053
Options (change) 3,896 734
Destination 695 850
Total Price $33,038 $35,698
Total Invoice $30,777 $33,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $375
Model Year20102016
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$33,038$35,698
Adjustments for Features0-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,038$33,543
Total Invoice$30,777$33,153
Adjustments for Features0-2,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,777$31,152

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.0XT 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 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,350$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,001

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.9 in
Length188.2 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft374.7 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-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested115034%

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