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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: $28,533

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,666

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,656

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $29,295 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,455 $27,804 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 195 185 185 185
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,000        
Cargo net 52 52 48 48 48
Rear bumper protector 95 95      
Universal garage door opener 84 84 93 93 93
Roof rack crossbars 200 200      
Bodyside moldings 262 262      
Rugged Package     887 887 887
Navigation system     1,800 1,600 1,600
Cargo cover     166 166 166
Rear spoiler     368 368  
Satellite radio     432    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 126 126 120 120 120
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,776        
Cargo net 33 33 31 31 31
Rear bumper protector 61 61      
Universal garage door opener 55 55 61 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 130 130      
Bodyside moldings 170 170      
Rugged Package     608 608 608
Navigation system     1,501 1,335 1,335
Cargo cover     108 108 108
Rear spoiler     276 276  
Satellite radio     324    
Options (change) 2,888 888 3,979 3,347 2,979
Options (change) 2,351 575 3,029 2,539 2,263
Destination 850 850 725 725 725
Total Price $28,533 $31,033 $31,199 $32,067 $33,699
Total Invoice $26,656 $29,229 $28,568 $29,450 $31,072

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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: $2,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,569
Model Year20152015201120112011
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?, 6140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,533$31,033$31,199$32,067$33,699
Adjustments for Features0-25-375-1,075-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,533$31,008$30,824$30,992$32,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,475$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$26,656$29,229$28,568$29,450$31,072
Adjustments for Features0-24-343-987-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,656$29,205$28,225$28,463$29,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,549$0$238$1,694

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201120112011
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$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   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
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$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 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$4,975$5,000$5,350$6,050$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$375$1,075$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-343-987-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152011
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

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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