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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: $30,766

Subaru Crosstrek Limited   
Difference: $1,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212011
ModelCrosstrekForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 185
Cargo net 72 48
All-weather floor mats 81 69
Rear bumper protector 113  
Universal garage door opener 120 93
Roof rack crossbars 201  
Bodyside moldings 290  
Class II trailer hitch 599 468
Rugged Package   887
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 120
Cargo net 46 31
All-weather floor mats 52 39
Rear bumper protector 73  
Universal garage door opener 78 61
Roof rack crossbars 130  
Bodyside moldings 188  
Class II trailer hitch 449 351
Rugged Package   608
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 1,721 1,916
Options (change) 1,174 1,318
Destination 1,050 725
Total Price $30,766 $32,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,915
Model Year20212011
ModelCrosstrekForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,766$32,636
Adjustments for Features-1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,601$32,636

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212011
ModelCrosstrekForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$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 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $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$5,935$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212011
ModelCrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.9 in103.0 in
Length176.5 in179.5 in
Width71.0 in70.1 in
Height63.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,265 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft368.3 ft3

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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%

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