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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: $33,514

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,984

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,234

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $34,295
Base Invoice $26,643 $32,028
Limited Package 3,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 199
Universal garage door opener 85 76
Class II trailer hitch 353 634
Roof rack crossbars   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo cover   182
Limited Package 3,391  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 129
Universal garage door opener 55 49
Class II trailer hitch 229 475
Roof rack crossbars   117
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,224 1,328
Options (change) 3,796 912
Destination 795 875
Total Price $33,514 $36,498
Total Invoice $31,234 $33,815

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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: $1,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,482
Model Year20132017
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$33,514$36,498
Adjustments for Features0-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,514$32,113
Total Invoice$31,234$33,815
Adjustments for Features0-4,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,234$29,752

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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$3,125$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,063

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132017
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.9 in
Length189.0 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,624 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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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 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested237569%
Total Not Requested105031%

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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