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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: $30,982

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,036

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,650

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,369 $26,116
Limited Package 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Class II trailer hitch 353 299
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Cargo tray   75
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Limited Package 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203  
Class II trailer hitch 229 195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Cargo tray   46
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 5,098 2,442
Options (change) 4,547 1,889
Destination 725 645
Total Price $34,018 $30,982
Total Invoice $31,641 $28,650

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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: $1,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,335
Model Year20112008
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,018$30,982
Adjustments for Features-1,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,238$30,982
Total Invoice$31,641$28,650
Adjustments for Features-1,6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,985$28,650

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$6,650$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6560

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested235064%
Total Not Requested135036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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