I was in a simular position last week and was also look at either a Forester or Outback, I actually think the Forester is too small and it is near on impossible to get a 3ltr Outback so I start looking at Aurions.
One thing I found particularly interesting is the number of factory yards that advertise cars that simply aren't there when you go to the yard to have look and that is seriously I was told "Ohhhh yeah ummm that's not here" or "Ohhhh someone has taken it home, but we have this one over here that is only $$$$ more"
Anyway I ended up getting a very nice ZR6 with 14000K for well under 30K from a non-factory yard the whole transaction and negotiation were so not stressful and it is an absolute pleasure to drive
My tips: Be caution with big factory yards, be wary of phanton special ads and be respectful...... sales ppl (and I'm not one) are just as entitled to make a living as you are to save money