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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: $30,339

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,018

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $33,395 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,227 $26,005
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Class II trailer hitch 550 295
All-weather floor mats 72 55
Cargo net 70 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Class II trailer hitch 412 192
All-weather floor mats 46 33
Cargo net 45 30
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 3,782 1,819
Options (change) 3,079 1,388
Destination 850 625
Total Price $38,027 $30,339
Total Invoice $35,156 $28,018

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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: $342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $286
Model Year20162006
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6230hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$38,027$30,339
Adjustments for Features-8,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,997$30,339
Total Invoice$35,156$28,018
Adjustments for Features-7,4240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,732$28,018

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$13,475$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in99.4 in
Length189.6 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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