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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: $37,368

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,526

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $33,795
Base Invoice $30,034 $31,569
Navigation system 1,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 199
Class II trailer hitch 353 634
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Roof rack crossbars   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Navigation system 1,085  
Sunroof 1,203  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Special Appearance Package 835  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 129
Class II trailer hitch 229 475
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Roof rack crossbars   117
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 5,579 2,723
Options (change) 4,552 2,107
Destination 825 850
Total Price $38,499 $37,368
Total Invoice $35,411 $34,526

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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: $2,461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,114
Model Year20142016
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$38,499$37,368
Adjustments for Features0-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,499$36,038
Total Invoice$35,411$34,526
Adjustments for Features0-1,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,411$33,297

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142016
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
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$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$4,325$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,229

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142016
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 Legroom43.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

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%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested502%

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