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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: $34,580

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,147

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,737

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
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   78
Remote start 450 450 432
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450 453
Class II trailer hitch 550 550 468
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Navigation system     1,000
Roof rack crossbars     195
Universal garage door opener     93
Cargo cover     166
Bodyside moldings     240
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Metal pedals 110 110  
Cargo net 45 45 31
All-weather floor mats 46 46 39
Rear bumper protector 61   51
Remote start 337 337 324
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337 340
Class II trailer hitch 412 412 351
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Navigation system     888
Roof rack crossbars     117
Universal garage door opener     61
Cargo cover     108
Bodyside moldings     156
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Options (change) 1,857 1,762 3,790
Options (change) 1,348 1,287 2,858
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $37,727 $40,832 $34,580
Total Invoice $34,919 $37,797 $31,737

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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: $887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,094
Model Year201720172013
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, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,727$40,832$34,580
Adjustments for Features-1,965-5,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,762$35,467$34,580
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$0
Total Invoice$34,919$37,797$31,737
Adjustments for Features-1,819-4,9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,100$32,831$31,737
Cost Above Minimum$269$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172013
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 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$5,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,819-4,9660

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172013
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in103.0 in
Length189.6 in169.5 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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