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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: $31,155

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212008
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
TrimLimited XTTouring XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $27,895
Cargo net 81 81 46
All-weather floor mats 101 101 55
Rear bumper protector 107   72
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 299
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Cargo tray     75
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
Cargo net 52 52 30
All-weather floor mats 65 65 33
Rear bumper protector 69   47
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Cargo tray     46
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 836 729 2,615
Options (change) 596 527 1,999
Destination 1,050 1,050 645
Total Price $39,881 $41,724 $31,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,501
Model Year202120212008
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
TrimLimited XTTouring XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,881$41,724$31,155
Adjustments for Features-5,315-8,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,566$33,309$31,155
Cost Above Minimum$1,257$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120212008
ModelOutbackOutbackForester
TrimLimited XTTouring XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
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$11,285$14,385$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,315$8,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-219-3180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212008
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in99.4 in
Length191.3 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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