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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: $30,778

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,736

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,422

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,643 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 183
Limited Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 85 82
Class II trailer hitch 353 468
iPod integration   223
Cargo tray   75
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   238
Satellite radio   453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 119
Limited Package 3,391  
Universal garage door opener 55 54
Class II trailer hitch 229 351
iPod integration   145
Cargo tray   46
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   155
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 4,224 1,888
Options (change) 3,796 1,318
Destination 795 695
Total Price $33,514 $30,778
Total Invoice $31,234 $28,422

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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: $3,206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,246
Model Year20132009
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,514$30,778
Adjustments for Features0-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,514$30,308
Total Invoice$31,234$28,422
Adjustments for Features0-434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,234$27,988

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$4,550$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-434

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.0 in
Length189.0 in179.5 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 control125No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested210061%
Total Not Requested132539%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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