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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: $35,499

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142021
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $34,895
Navigation system 1,300 1,300  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 245
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295  
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000  
Class II trailer hitch 353 353 619
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Navigation system 1,085 1,085  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 158
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079  
Special Appearance Package 835 835  
Class II trailer hitch 229 229 464
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 5,579 5,579 1,037
Options (change) 4,552 4,552 734
Destination 825 825 1,050
Total Price $35,499 $38,499 $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: $1,677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,939
Model Year201420142021
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4256hp H6182hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,499$38,499$36,982
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,399$38,499$33,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142021
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years  $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,525$4,425$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-157

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142021
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

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 seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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