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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: $38,070

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $502

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,024

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $33,395 $33,795
Base Invoice $31,227 $31,569
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
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   1,395
Roof rack crossbars   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
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   1,195
Roof rack crossbars   117
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,327 3,425
Options (change) 3,477 2,605
Destination 850 850
Total Price $38,572 $38,070
Total Invoice $35,554 $35,024

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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: $1,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $903
Model Year20162016
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$38,572$38,070
Adjustments for Features-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,017$38,070
Total Invoice$35,554$35,024
Adjustments for Features-1,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,121$35,024

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
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
Infotainment 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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$6,775$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
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
PIN Code Access10Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested2110100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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