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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: $31,568

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120212021
ModelOutbackOutbackForesterForester
Trim2.5i3.6RLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $31,395 $34,895
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 1,350  
Class II trailer hitch 353 353 619 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Limited Package 3,964 3,115    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,156  
Class II trailer hitch 229 229 464 464
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Options (change) 7,648 6,648 2,387 1,037
Options (change) 6,690 5,841 1,890 734
Destination 725 725 1,050 1,050
Total Price $31,568 $35,568 $34,832 $36,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,779
Model Year2011201120212021
ModelOutbackOutbackForesterForester
Trim2.5i3.6RLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM6T5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,568$35,568$34,832$36,982
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,150-6,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,568$34,618$32,682$30,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120212021
ModelOutbackOutbackForesterForester
Trim2.5i3.6RLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
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
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$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$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,650$4,600$5,800$9,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,150$6,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-880-181-300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112021
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in105.1 in
Length188.2 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested341575%
Total Not Requested115025%
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%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested255069%
Total Not Requested115031%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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