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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,684

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212021
ModelForesterOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimTouringLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,895 $33,595 $37,995 $37,495 $39,945
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245        
Cargo net 68 81 81 81 81
All-weather floor mats 81 101 101 101 101
Rear bumper protector 98 107 107    
Universal garage door opener 120        
Remote start 455 470 470 470 470
Class II trailer hitch 619 547 547 547 547
Door sill trim plates 53        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   2,085 1,585    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158        
Cargo net 44 52 52 52 52
All-weather floor mats 52 65 65 65 65
Rear bumper protector 63 69 69    
Universal garage door opener 78        
Remote start 341 352 352 352 352
Class II trailer hitch 464 410 410 410 410
Door sill trim plates 34        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,738 1,323    
Options (change) 1,739 3,391 2,891 1,199 1,199
Options (change) 1,234 2,686 2,271 879 879
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $37,684 $38,036 $41,936 $39,744 $42,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $395
Model Year20212021202120212021
ModelForesterOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimTouringLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,684$38,036$41,936$39,744$42,194
Adjustments for Features0-775-775-825-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,684$37,261$41,161$38,919$41,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900$1,658$4,108

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212021202120212021
ModelForesterOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimTouringLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
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$6,550$7,325$7,325$7,375$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$775$825$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-76-61-40-38

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212021
ModelForesterOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in108.1 in
Length182.1 in191.3 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height67.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,636 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested3950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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