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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: $35,818

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,168

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,460 $33,675
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445  
Class II trailer hitch 353 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Roof rack crossbars   181
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203  
Class II trailer hitch 229 464
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Roof rack crossbars   117
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 6,748 1,218
Options (change) 5,933 851
Destination 775 915
Total Price $35,818 $38,223
Total Invoice $33,168 $35,441

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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: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,790
Model Year20122018
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$35,818$38,223
Adjustments for Features0-5,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,818$32,763
Total Invoice$33,168$35,441
Adjustments for Features0-5,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,168$30,378

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
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 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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$9,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,063

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,597 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
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested252573%
Total Not Requested95027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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