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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,804

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,778

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $25,095
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $23,732
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 210
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795      
Navigation Package 1,350      
Cargo net 90 90 90 59
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95 105
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76 128
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 200
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395 1,395  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,895
Bodyside moldings       262
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 136
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663      
Navigation Package 1,157      
Cargo net 58 58 58 38
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61 68
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49 83
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 130
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195 1,195  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,571
Bodyside moldings       170
Options (change) 2,986 2,236 2,236 3,859
Options (change) 2,352 1,727 1,727 3,196
Destination 850 850 850 850
Total Price $32,631 $33,881 $36,881 $29,804
Total Invoice $30,157 $31,362 $34,146 $27,778

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,512
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,164
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,631$33,881$36,881$29,804
Adjustments for Features-1,315-2,275-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,316$31,606$34,406$29,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$3,090$0
Total Invoice$30,157$31,362$34,146$27,778
Adjustments for Features-1,215-2,106-2,2910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,942$29,256$31,855$27,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$314$2,913$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10$10
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,250$7,210$7,410$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$2,275$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,215-2,106-2,2910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20162016
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length180.9 in175.2 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested2125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested2125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
PIN Code Access10Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested3260100%
Total Not Requested00%

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