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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: $29,222

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,245

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelCrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,195 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,824 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 232 185 185 185
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100      
Cargo net 59 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats 81 69 69 69
Rear bumper protector 105      
Universal garage door opener 110 93 93 93
Roof rack crossbars 200      
Bodyside moldings 265      
Rugged Package   887 887 887
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 120 120 120
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864      
Cargo net 38 31 31 31
All-weather floor mats 52 39 39 39
Rear bumper protector 68      
Universal garage door opener 72 61 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 130      
Bodyside moldings 172      
Rugged Package   608 608 608
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Options (change) 3,152 3,016 2,816 2,448
Options (change) 2,546 2,309 2,131 1,855
Destination 875 775 775 775
Total Price $29,222 $30,386 $31,486 $33,118
Total Invoice $27,245 $27,989 $29,000 $30,622

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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: $1,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $707
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelCrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,222$30,386$31,486$33,118
Adjustments for Features0-40-740-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,222$30,346$30,746$32,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$27,245$27,989$29,000$30,622
Adjustments for Features0-37-682-846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,245$27,952$28,318$29,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$366$1,824

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelCrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10   
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,235$5,275$5,975$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40$740$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37-682-846

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested28515%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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