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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: $32,569

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,116

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,643 $28,084
Limited Package 3,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 185
Universal garage door opener 85 93
Class II trailer hitch 353 468
Roof rack crossbars   195
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Satellite radio   432
Limited Package 3,391  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 120
Universal garage door opener 55 61
Class II trailer hitch 229 351
Roof rack crossbars   117
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Satellite radio   324
Options (change) 4,224 1,779
Options (change) 3,796 1,237
Destination 795 795
Total Price $33,514 $32,569
Total Invoice $31,234 $30,116

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,154
Model Year20132013
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,514$32,569
Adjustments for Features0-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,514$31,449
Total Invoice$31,234$30,116
Adjustments for Features0-1,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,234$29,080

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,036

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.0 in
Length189.0 in169.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft368.3 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
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 Requested227566%
Total Not Requested115034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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