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Ashburn, VA

How They Compare

Your quest for a crossover with standard all-wheel drive has led you to Subaru, which means it has served you well. Both the Forester and Outback are highly rated in their respective classes, equally capable as commuters or weekend warriors. We find the Forester is more by-the-book — a conventional small SUV with more cargo space and off-road ability than rivals. The Outback is less bound by traditional constraints. Its wagon-style shape adds an extra cool factor, and there’s an optional turbocharged engine. The Forester is more refined. The Outback is more rugged. Choose your fighter.

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2024 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2024 Subaru Outback 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Pricing

Pricing

Starting MSRP
$26,895
$28,895
Average Price Paid
$26,154
$28,166
Invoice
$25,307
$27,116
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Edmunds Rating

Edmunds Rating

Overall Rating
Not Available
7.9 /10
Rating breakdown
  • driving 7.5
  • comfort 8.0
  • interior 8.0
  • technology 8.0
  • utility 7.5
  • mpg 7.0
  • value 7.5
  • wildcard 8.5
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Consumer Rating

Consumer Rating

Overall consumer rating
4.8 / 5 stars
4.2 / 5 stars
Detailed consumer rating
  • 5 stars: 32 out of 36
  • 4 stars: 1 out of 36
  • 3 stars: 1 out of 36
  • 2 stars: 2 out of 36
  • 1 star: 0 out of 36
  • 5 stars: 37 out of 57
  • 4 stars: 8 out of 57
  • 3 stars: 4 out of 57
  • 2 stars: 5 out of 57
  • 1 star: 3 out of 57
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Warranty

Warranty

Basic
3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Drivetrain
5 yr./ 60,000 mi.
5 yr./ 60,000 mi.
Roadside Assistance
3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
Heated seats
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
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Specifications

Specifications

Engine power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
Engine configuration
flat 4
flat 4
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
225/60R17
225/65R17
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
26 / 32 / 28 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
16.6 gal.
18.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
481 / 592 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Curb weight
3,454 lb.
3,661 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.7 in.
8.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
80.9 in.
82.0 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.5 in.
73.0 in.
Height
67.5 in.
66.1 in.
Length
182.7 in.
191.1 in.
Wheelbase
105.1 in.
108.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
28.9 cu. ft.
32.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.2 in.
40.1 in.
Front Leg Room
43.3 in.
42.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
Rear Head Room
39.6 in.
39.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.4 in.
39.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.2 in.
57.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
Not Available
$38,805
Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
$0.52
Depreciation
Not Available
$10,537
Financing
Not Available
$6,906
Taxes & Fees
Not Available
$1,460
Fuel
Not Available
$9,619
Insurance
Not Available
$3,728
Maintenance
Not Available
$5,645
Repairs
Not Available
$910
Tax Credit
Not Available
$0
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray, cloth
Slate Black, cloth
Exterior
Cascade Green Silica
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Horizon Blue Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Abyss Blue Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal Black Silica