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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: $33,667

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,057

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,034 $28,084
Navigation system 1,300 1,600
Sunroof 1,445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 185
Class II trailer hitch 353 468
Roof rack crossbars   195
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Navigation system 1,085 1,335
Sunroof 1,203  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 120
Class II trailer hitch 229 351
Roof rack crossbars   117
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 3,284 2,947
Options (change) 2,638 2,248
Destination 825 725
Total Price $36,204 $33,667
Total Invoice $33,497 $31,057

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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: $2,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,297
Model Year20142011
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,204$33,667
Adjustments for Features-1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,049$33,667
Total Invoice$33,497$31,057
Adjustments for Features-1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,354$31,057

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142011
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
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$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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
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$4,825$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142011
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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