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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: $36,497

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172020
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForester
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $34,595
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,995 1,595      
Cargo net 70 70 70 70 68
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 72 81
Rear bumper protector 95 95     98
Remote start 450 450 450 450 455
Class II trailer hitch 550 550 550 550 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245
Door sill trim plates         53
Universal garage door opener         120
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,663 1,331      
Cargo net 45 45 45 45 44
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 46 52
Rear bumper protector 61 61     63
Remote start 337 337 337 337 341
Class II trailer hitch 412 412 412 412 464
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158
Door sill trim plates         34
Universal garage door opener         78
Options (change) 3,232 2,832 1,142 1,142 1,739
Options (change) 2,564 2,232 840 840 1,234
Destination 875 875 875 875 1,010
Total Price $36,497 $38,702 $38,012 $40,212 $37,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,330
Model Year20172017201720172020
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForester
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6182hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,497$38,702$38,012$40,212$37,344
Adjustments for Features-225-225-475-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,272$38,477$37,537$39,737$37,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$1,265$3,465$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201720172020
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackForester
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Terrain selector    $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats    $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,125$7,125$7,375$7,375$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$225$475$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-208-208-442-4410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172020
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in105.1 in
Length189.6 in182.1 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested501%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested310098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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