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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,809

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,941

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $29,995 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,732 $28,456 $24,330 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210 210 183 183
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100      
Cargo net 59 59 46 46
Rear bumper protector 105 105 78 78
Universal garage door opener 128 128 82 82
Bodyside moldings 262 262 238 238
iPod integration     223 223
Cargo cover     166 166
Rear spoiler     367  
Wheel-lip moldings     432 432
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Cargo tray       75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 136 136 119 119
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864      
Cargo net 38 38 30 30
Rear bumper protector 68 68 51 51
Universal garage door opener 83 83 54 54
Bodyside moldings 170 170 155 155
iPod integration     145 145
Cargo cover     108 108
Rear spoiler     275  
Wheel-lip moldings     324 324
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Cargo tray       46
Options (change) 2,864 764 4,068 3,776
Options (change) 2,359 495 3,248 3,022
Destination 850 850 695 695
Total Price $28,809 $31,609 $30,758 $32,666
Total Invoice $26,941 $29,801 $28,273 $30,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,599
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,809$31,609$30,758$32,666
Adjustments for Features-285-3100-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,524$31,299$30,758$32,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$1,633
Total Invoice$26,941$29,801$28,273$30,126
Adjustments for Features-267-2920-254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,674$29,509$28,273$29,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,835$0$1,599

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $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$6,135$6,160$5,850$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$310$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-267-2920-254

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
ModelCrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length175.2 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height63.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,110 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 Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested36019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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%

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