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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: $30,339

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212006
ModelCrosstrekForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $27,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 183
Roof rack crossbars 201  
Bodyside moldings 290  
Cargo net 72 46
All-weather floor mats 81 55
Universal garage door opener 120 87
Class II trailer hitch 599 295
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 119
Roof rack crossbars 130  
Bodyside moldings 188  
Cargo net 46 30
All-weather floor mats 52 33
Universal garage door opener 78 56
Class II trailer hitch 449 192
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 1,608 1,819
Options (change) 1,101 1,388
Destination 1,050 625
Total Price $30,653 $30,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,081
Model Year20212006
ModelCrosstrekForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,653$30,339
Adjustments for Features-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,598$30,339

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212006
ModelCrosstrekForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,475$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2140

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212006
ModelCrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.9 in99.4 in
Length176.5 in176.6 in
Width71.0 in68.3 in
Height63.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,265 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		55.3 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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