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Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison

Subaru Outback vs Subaru Forester Price Comparison:
Subaru Outback vs Subaru Forester Price Comparison:

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For the Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Outback vs. Forester Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Outback and Forester will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring's price is $2,996 lower than the Subaru Outback 3.6R's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Outback vs. Forester Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring, the Subaru Outback 3.6R includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $195 adjustment for the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring's additional features, the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring is $2,996 less than the Subaru Outback 3.6R.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 2,996
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 2,781
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers440, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-17
Total Price35,81833,017
Adjustments for Features0-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price35,81832,822
Total Invoice33,16830,568
Adjustments for Features0-181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice33,16830,387

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Invoice Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Price Comparison (MSRP): Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Difference: 2,801
Lowest Total Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Difference: 2,600
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price28,29529,895
Base Invoice26,46027,992
Navigation system1,5501,000
Limited Package3,400 
Sunroof1,445 
Class II trailer hitch353468
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185
Roof rack crossbars 195
Universal garage door opener 93
Cargo cover 166
Bodyside moldings 240
Navigation system 888
Limited Package 0
Sunroof 0
Class II trailer hitch 351
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120
Roof rack crossbars 117
Universal garage door opener 61
Cargo cover 108
Bodyside moldings 156
Total options6,7482,347
Total options5,9331,801
Destination775775
Total Price35,81833,017
Total Invoice33,16830,568

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackForester
Trim3.6R2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $150
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $50
USB port$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-181

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.0 in
Length188.2 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270072%
Total Not Requested105028%

Option Package Details
2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Outback

Price of the Subaru Outback: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Compared to Many of the same type autos You get alot for the Money.Many competitors have the options but everything seems ala cart
2010 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Price new was $33K; about the same as every other car we considered, including the LR2, C300, XC70.
2006 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Got a great deal on a used 2006/
2005 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 6 year plan @ 2.9%
Price of the Subaru Outback: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Very expensive.
2009 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 During Cash for Clunkers Subarus had limited incentives compared to other vehicles normally selling at a higher price point and with more content.
2007 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 $33,000 starting price. For what amounts to a nice station wagon.
2007 4dr Wagon 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very high resale values and popularity make the car very popular for resales. Unfortunately the vehicle has a higher sticker price. This is easily offset in the long run on reliability.
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Damn, it was expensive (one year old and cost $24K, original price something like $32.5K) but you get what you pay for I think.
2003 4dr Wagon 212-horsepower 3.0L H6
4-speed automatic AWD		 High price for its class

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Forester

Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Price very good for AWD.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Incentive financing and rebates
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle.

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