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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: $35,038

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,445

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,186 $33,675
Navigation system 2,000  
Limited Package 3,000  
Sunroof 995  
Class II trailer hitch 353 619
Roof rack crossbars   181
Door sill trim plates   53
Navigation system 1,668  
Limited Package 2,838  
Sunroof 829  
Class II trailer hitch 229 464
Roof rack crossbars   117
Door sill trim plates   34
Options (change) 6,348 853
Options (change) 5,564 615
Destination 695 915
Total Price $35,038 $37,858
Total Invoice $32,445 $35,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,550
Model Year20102018
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,038$37,858
Adjustments for Features0-5,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,038$32,148
Total Invoice$32,445$35,205
Adjustments for Features0-5,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,445$29,895

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $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
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$4,075$9,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,310

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102018
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.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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