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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: $37,870

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $202

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,825

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $33,095
Base Invoice $30,860 $30,927
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Class II trailer hitch 550 634
Remote start 450 445
Rear bumper protector 95 95
Cargo net 70 90
All-weather floor mats 72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Roof rack crossbars   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Class II trailer hitch 412 475
Remote start 337 333
Rear bumper protector 61 61
Cargo net 45 58
All-weather floor mats 46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Roof rack crossbars   117
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,227 3,925
Options (change) 3,394 3,048
Destination 850 850
Total Price $38,072 $37,870
Total Invoice $35,104 $34,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,016
Model Year20152015
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,072$37,870
Adjustments for Features-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,667$37,870
Total Invoice$35,104$34,825
Adjustments for Features-1,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,809$34,825

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,625$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2950

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in103.9 in
Length189.6 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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