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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: $29,804

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,778

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,711

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Model Year201620142014
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,732 $28,051 $30,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210 198 198
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,895    
Universal garage door opener 128 74 74
Cargo net 59 87 87
Rear bumper protector 105 92 92
Roof rack crossbars 200 199 199
Bodyside moldings 262    
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400 2,400
Cargo cover   182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 136 128 128
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,571    
Universal garage door opener 83 48 48
Cargo net 38 56 56
Rear bumper protector 68 59 59
Roof rack crossbars 130 117 117
Bodyside moldings 170    
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087 2,087
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 3,859 3,232 3,232
Options (change) 3,196 2,613 2,613
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $29,804 $34,052 $37,052
Total Invoice $27,778 $31,489 $34,274

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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: $2,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,848
Model Year201620142014
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$29,804$34,052$37,052
Adjustments for Features0-2,015-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,804$32,037$34,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$27,778$31,489$34,274
Adjustments for Features0-1,863-2,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,778$29,626$32,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620142014
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $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$4,910$6,925$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,863-2,049

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162014
ModelCrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length175.2 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height63.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,110 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 Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested320098%
Total Not Requested602%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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