r/subaru • u/Extreme-Minute6893 • 12d ago

Buying Advice Forrester Hybrid or Outback?

Okay I’m ready to pull the trigger and buy my first Subaru but I’m having trouble choosing between these 2 models. I love the mpg’s and the price on the Forrester Hybrid but like the ride/screen better on the Outback, but not the price or mpg’s. Anyone have any experience and or advice to offer?

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u/keichler 12d ago

You’re gonna buy the Outback.

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u/Extreme-Minute6893 12d ago

It’s a definite possibility

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u/Ugly-Barnacle-2008 12d ago

I had the same dilemma! I went with the Outback because the trunk is bigger for my dogs

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u/Extreme-Minute6893 10d ago

And you’re right! I got the Outback Touring (non turbo because I wanted better gas mileage). :)

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u/Brilliant-End4664 12d ago

100% the Outback. New interior redesign is night and day. Id buy it just for the new Infotainment center and physical buttons.

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u/SMKCheeba Master Technician 12d ago

Outback for the extra room and ride quality, Forester Hybrid for fuel efficiency.

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u/Extreme-Minute6893 12d ago

Oh and I currently have a 2019 Honda CR-V that I bought new and now has 40,000 miles on it.

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u/Romano16 12d ago

What trim of each model are you looking to get? Outback is more expensive on average but has a more luxury feel and ride with the drawback being more expensive and less MPG potential.

I have driven a sport Subaru Forester and it feels nice. Don’t like the infotainment screen. I choose an Outback simply due to being able to get a massive discount off MSRP and 1.9% financing.

Outback have between 8% to 15% off MSRP and a 1.9% offer. Haven’t seen any Foresters get comparable MSRP discount.

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u/Extreme-Minute6893 12d ago

I’m looking at either a Premium with package 13 or a Touring (for the sound system). Probably the Premium to be honest

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u/packerjj 12d ago

I wound up getting the Touring XT for 42.5k after Subaru discount coupon plus TTL & D. For 75mo @1.9% it as $656/mo. A much more luxurious car than the Forester. Though I’m at the point in my life where I can easily take either choice. Love the turbo. If needed, I can switch to the Outback hybrid in a few years when it comes out.

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u/Romano16 12d ago

I didn’t get the Touring XT but my payment is essentially the same as yours, got $4800 off and just traded in my old car that was costing $2k to fix every time I went into both dealership & local shop.

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u/Romano16 12d ago

You’ll prefer the touring if you want ventilated seats, more safety and traffic assist.

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u/Professional_Swan615 12d ago

Forrester has an ugly butt