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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: $38,070

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,024

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $33,795
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $31,569
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585    
All-weather floor mats 101 101 72
Cargo net 81 81 90
Rear bumper protector 107   95
Remote start 470 470 445
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 634
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,395
Roof rack crossbars     199
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Cargo cover     182
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 46
Cargo net 52 52 58
Rear bumper protector 69   61
Remote start 352 352 333
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,195
Roof rack crossbars     117
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Cargo cover     118
Options (change) 2,891 1,199 3,425
Options (change) 2,271 879 2,605
Destination 915 915 850
Total Price $39,201 $40,804 $38,070
Total Invoice $36,250 $37,883 $35,024

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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: $1,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,275
Model Year201820182016
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$39,201$40,804$38,070
Adjustments for Features-2,705-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,496$38,049$38,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,553$0
Total Invoice$36,250$37,883$35,024
Adjustments for Features-2,501-2,5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,749$35,325$35,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,576$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182016
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,775$8,825$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,501-2,5580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in103.9 in
Length189.9 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested225074%
Total Not Requested80026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested502%

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