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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: $35,031

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $38,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $32,696 $35,635 $28,084
Metal pedals 170 170  
Cargo net 70 70 48
All-weather floor mats 72 72 69
Rear bumper protector 95    
Remote start 450 450 432
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450  
Class II trailer hitch 550 550 468
Rugged Package     887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Universal garage door opener     93
Cargo cover     166
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Navigation system     1,600
Metal pedals 110 110  
Cargo net 45 45 31
All-weather floor mats 46 46 39
Rear bumper protector 61    
Remote start 337 337 324
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337  
Class II trailer hitch 412 412 351
Rugged Package     608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Universal garage door opener     61
Cargo cover     108
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Navigation system     1,335
Options (change) 1,857 1,762 4,311
Options (change) 1,348 1,287 3,249
Destination 875 875 725
Total Price $37,727 $40,832 $35,031
Total Invoice $34,919 $37,797 $32,058

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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: $261
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $611
Model Year201720172011
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,727$40,832$35,031
Adjustments for Features-2,140-5,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,587$35,292$35,031
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$0
Total Invoice$34,919$37,797$32,058
Adjustments for Features-1,981-5,1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,938$32,669$32,058
Cost Above Minimum$269$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172011
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$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 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription $400 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,060$11,460$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$5,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,981-5,1280

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
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 Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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