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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: $33,719

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320212021
ModelOutbackForesterForester
Trim2.5iLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,495 $31,395 $34,895
Limited Package 4,600    
Navigation system 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 245 245
Class II trailer hitch 353 619 619
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945  
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Limited Package 4,241    
Navigation system 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 158 158
Class II trailer hitch 229 464 464
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498  
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Options (change) 9,429 3,982 1,037
Options (change) 8,167 3,232 734
Destination 795 1,050 1,050
Total Price $33,719 $36,427 $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: $1,422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,527
Model Year201320212021
ModelOutbackForesterForester
Trim2.5iLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,719$36,427$36,982
Adjustments for Features0-3,925-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,719$32,502$32,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320212021
ModelOutbackForesterForester
Trim2.5iLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$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  
Total Value of Features$3,600$7,525$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-461-226

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132021
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in105.1 in
Length189.0 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,424 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested324076%
Total Not Requested105024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
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 and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207547%
Total Not Requested230053%

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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