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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: $29,022

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,115

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,195 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,824 $24,330 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 232 183 183
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100    
Cargo net 59 46 46
All-weather floor mats 81 69 69
Rear bumper protector 105 78 78
Universal garage door opener 110 82 82
Bodyside moldings 265 238 238
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 150 119 119
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864    
Cargo net 38 30 30
All-weather floor mats 52 39 39
Rear bumper protector 68 51 51
Universal garage door opener 72 54 54
Bodyside moldings 172 155 155
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) 2,952 4,137 3,845
Options (change) 2,416 3,287 3,061
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $29,022 $30,827 $32,735
Total Invoice $27,115 $28,312 $30,165

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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: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,463
Model Year201720092009
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,022$30,827$32,735
Adjustments for Features-2850-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,737$30,827$32,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,633
Total Invoice$27,115$28,312$30,165
Adjustments for Features-2660-253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,849$28,312$29,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720092009
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,985$5,700$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2660-253

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
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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