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Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,018 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $5,174 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,297 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| Difference: $4,704 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Outback | Forester |
| Trim | 3.6R Limited | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,395 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $31,227 | $27,992 |
| Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation | 2,295 | |
| Eyesight Driver Assist System | 795 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 550 | 468 |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 450 | |
| Remote start | 450 | 432 |
| Rear bumper protector | 95 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 69 |
| Cargo net | 70 | 48 |
| Metal pedals | 170 | |
| Rugged Package | 887 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | |
| Cargo cover | 166 | |
| Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation | 1,913 | |
| Eyesight Driver Assist System | 663 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | 412 | 351 |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 337 | |
| Remote start | 337 | 324 |
| Rear bumper protector | 61 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 39 |
| Cargo net | 45 | 31 |
| Metal pedals | 110 | |
| Rugged Package | 608 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | |
| Navigation system | 888 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | |
| Cargo cover | 108 | |
| Options (change) | 4,947 | 3,348 |
| Options (change) | 3,924 | 2,530 |
| Destination | 850 | 775 |
| Total Price | $39,192 | $34,018 |
| Total Invoice | $36,001 | $31,297 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $409 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $327 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Outback | Forester |
| Trim | 3.6R Limited | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 256hp H6 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | CVT-6 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/27 MPG | 19/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 576, 12 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-18 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $39,192 | $34,018 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,765 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,427 | $34,018 |
| Total Invoice | $36,001 | $31,297 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,377 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,624 | $31,297 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Outback | Forester |
| Trim | 3.6R Limited | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Seat cushion airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Seat cushion airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| 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 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,410 | $4,645 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,765 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,377 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Outback | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 189.6 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,810 lb. | 3,440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.8 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
| Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| PIN Code Access | 10 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 285 | 14% |
| Eyesight Driver Assist System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rugged Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | Yes |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Rear bumper protector | 40 | Yes |
| Wheel-lip moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 24% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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