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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: $4,528

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,362

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $23,455 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
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 and Eyesight Package   2,945 1,595 1,595
Cargo cover   182 182 182
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 and Eyesight Package   2,498 1,366 1,366
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 3,683 3,786 2,436 2,436
Options (change) 3,057 3,030 1,898 1,898
Destination 850 875 875 875
Total Price $29,328 $33,856 $34,606 $37,606
Total Invoice $27,362 $31,226 $32,016 $34,801

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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: $413
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78
Model Year2015201720172017
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$33,856$34,606$37,606
Adjustments for Features0-4,105-4,865-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,328$29,751$29,741$32,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$27,362$31,226$32,016$34,801
Adjustments for Features0-3,786-4,501-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,362$27,440$27,515$30,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$75$2,581

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
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   
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$4,695$8,800$9,560$9,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,105$4,865$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,786-4,501-4,780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152017
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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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 lights50No
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 Requested320098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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 years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207547%
Total Not Requested230053%

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?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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 years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested207578%
Total Not Requested60022%

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?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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 years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%

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