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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: $32,537

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,183

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,092

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $24,840 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 245
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,445      
Door sill trim plates 161 53 53 53
Cargo net 72 68 68 68
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 81
Rear bumper protector 113 98 98 98
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120 120
Roof rack crossbars 201 181 181 181
Bodyside moldings 290      
Class II trailer hitch 599 619 619 619
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 158
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,059      
Door sill trim plates 104 34 34 34
Cargo net 46 44 44 44
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 52
Rear bumper protector 73 63 63 63
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78 78
Roof rack crossbars 130 117 117 117
Bodyside moldings 188      
Class II trailer hitch 449 464 464 464
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498    
Options (change) 5,327 4,410 1,465 1,465
Options (change) 4,337 3,508 1,010 1,010
Destination 915 915 915 915
Total Price $32,537 $34,720 $35,470 $38,470
Total Invoice $30,092 $31,928 $32,812 $35,600

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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: $1,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $972
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine152hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,537$34,720$35,470$38,470
Adjustments for Features0-940-1,700-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,537$33,780$33,770$36,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$30,092$31,928$32,812$35,600
Adjustments for Features0-864-1,573-1,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,092$31,064$31,239$33,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175$2,685

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-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$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   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
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 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$5,760$6,700$7,460$7,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940$1,700$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-864-1,573-1,851

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelCrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.9 in103.9 in
Length175.8 in180.9 in
Width71.0 in70.7 in
Height63.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested375091%
Total Not Requested3509%

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 headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested302569%
Total Not Requested135031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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