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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: $37,870

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202015
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
TrimLimited XTTouring XT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,745 $39,695 $33,095
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     1,895
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     1,638
Roof rack crossbars     117
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Cargo cover     118
Options (change) 2,891 1,199 3,925
Options (change) 2,271 879 3,048
Destination 1,010 1,010 850
Total Price $41,646 $41,904 $37,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $811
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,072
Model Year202020202015
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
TrimLimited XTTouring XT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 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$41,646$41,904$37,870
Adjustments for Features-2,965-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,681$38,889$37,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$208$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202020202015
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
TrimLimited XTTouring XT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel $100 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
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 
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 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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 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$8,985$9,035$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$3,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-234-1360

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202015
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in103.9 in
Length191.3 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,915 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

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 years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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?
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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