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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: $2,283

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,656

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201320132013
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 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,455 $27,804 $25,306 $26,586 $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 78 78 78
Universal garage door opener 84 84 93 93 93
Roof rack crossbars 200 200 195 195 195
Bodyside moldings 262 262 240 240 240
Navigation system     1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo cover     166 166 166
Rear spoiler     368 368  
Wheel-lip moldings     453 453 453
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 51 51 51
Universal garage door opener 55 55 61 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 130 130 117 117 117
Bodyside moldings 170 170 156 156 156
Navigation system     1,066 888 888
Cargo cover     108 108 108
Rear spoiler     276 276  
Wheel-lip moldings     340 340 340
Options (change) 2,888 888 3,026 2,826 2,458
Options (change) 2,351 575 2,326 2,148 1,872
Destination 850 850 795 795 795
Total Price $28,533 $31,033 $30,816 $32,016 $33,248
Total Invoice $26,656 $29,229 $28,427 $29,529 $30,751

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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: $1,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,264
Model Year20152015201320132013
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$28,533$31,033$30,816$32,016$33,248
Adjustments for Features0-25-550-1,250-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,533$31,008$30,266$30,766$31,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,475$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$26,656$29,229$28,427$29,529$30,751
Adjustments for Features0-24-507-1,153-1,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,656$29,205$27,920$28,376$29,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,549$0$456$1,513

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201320132013
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   
Traffic information  $25$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$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$4,875$4,900$5,425$6,125$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$550$1,250$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-507-1,153-1,318

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152013
ModelXV CrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length175.2 in169.5 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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested27515%

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
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%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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