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Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,611

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,683

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,495 $29,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,178 $27,804 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation Package 1,100        
Sunroof 1,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 185 185 185
Cargo net 40 40 48 48 48
Rear bumper protector 71 71      
Universal garage door opener 85 85 93 93 93
Roof rack crossbars 200 200      
Bodyside moldings 230 230      
Remote start 400 400 432 432 432
Rugged Package     887 887 887
Navigation system     1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo cover     166 166 166
Rear spoiler     368 368  
Navigation Package 978        
Sunroof 888        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 120 120 120
Cargo net 26 26 31 31 31
Rear bumper protector 46 46      
Universal garage door opener 56 56 61 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 130 130      
Bodyside moldings 149 149      
Remote start 300 300 324 324 324
Rugged Package     608 608 608
Navigation system     1,066 888 888
Cargo cover     108 108 108
Rear spoiler     276 276  
Options (change) 3,291 1,191 3,379 3,179 2,811
Options (change) 2,680 814 2,594 2,416 2,140
Destination 825 825 775 775 775
Total Price $28,611 $31,311 $30,749 $31,849 $33,481
Total Invoice $26,683 $29,443 $28,274 $29,285 $30,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $832
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,611$31,311$30,749$31,849$33,481
Adjustments for Features0-300-825-1,525-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,611$31,011$29,924$30,324$31,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$26,683$29,443$28,274$29,285$30,907
Adjustments for Features0-282-759-1,402-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,683$29,161$27,515$27,883$29,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,478$0$368$1,823

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals    $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$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,875$5,400$6,100$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$825$1,525$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-759-1,402-1,569

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelXV CrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length175.2 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height63.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,099 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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