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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: $33,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,840

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,860 $26,409
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Class II trailer hitch 550 468
Wheel-lip moldings 450 432
Remote start 450 432
Rear bumper protector 95 78
All-weather floor mats 72 69
Cargo net 70 46
Metal pedals 170  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Cargo tray   75
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   238
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Class II trailer hitch 412 351
Wheel-lip moldings 337 324
Remote start 337 324
Rear bumper protector 61 51
All-weather floor mats 46 39
Cargo net 45 30
Metal pedals 110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Cargo tray   46
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   155
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 4,052 4,745
Options (change) 3,178 3,736
Destination 850 695
Total Price $37,897 $33,635
Total Invoice $34,888 $30,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $582
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $660
Model Year20152009
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,897$33,635
Adjustments for Features-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,217$33,635
Total Invoice$34,888$30,840
Adjustments for Features-3,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,500$30,840

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,650$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3880

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in103.0 in
Length189.6 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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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