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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: $29,328

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,303

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,362

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $23,455 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 199 199 199
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,795      
Universal garage door opener 84 76 76 76
Cargo net 52 90 90 90
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 200 199 199 199
Bodyside moldings 262      
Navigation Package   1,350    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795    
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,395 1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 126 129 129 129
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,482      
Universal garage door opener 55 49 49 49
Cargo net 33 58 58 58
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 130 117 117 117
Bodyside moldings 170      
Navigation Package   1,157    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663    
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,195 1,195
Options (change) 3,683 2,986 2,236 2,236
Options (change) 3,057 2,352 1,727 1,727
Destination 850 850 850 850
Total Price $29,328 $32,631 $33,881 $36,881
Total Invoice $27,362 $30,157 $31,362 $34,146

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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: $1,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,108
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,328$32,631$33,881$36,881
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-2,785-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,328$30,806$31,096$33,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$290$3,090
Total Invoice$27,362$30,157$31,362$34,146
Adjustments for Features0-1,687-2,578-2,764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,362$28,470$28,784$31,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$314$2,912

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201620162016
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $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   
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   
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
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$4,625$6,450$7,410$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825$2,785$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,687-2,578-2,764

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
ModelXV CrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length175.2 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height63.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,099 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested3250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested2125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested2125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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