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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: $34,372

Subaru Crosstrek Limited   
Difference: $3,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212015
ModelCrosstrekForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $33,095
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 199
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,445  
Door sill trim plates 161 38
All-weather floor mats 81 72
Universal garage door opener 120 76
Cargo net 72 90
Rear bumper protector 113 95
Roof rack crossbars 201 199
Bodyside moldings 290  
Class II trailer hitch 599 634
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 129
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,059  
Door sill trim plates 104 24
All-weather floor mats 52 46
Universal garage door opener 78 49
Cargo net 46 58
Rear bumper protector 73 61
Roof rack crossbars 130 117
Bodyside moldings 188  
Class II trailer hitch 449 475
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 5,327 3,480
Options (change) 4,337 2,715
Destination 1,050 850
Total Price $34,372 $37,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,174
Model Year20212015
ModelCrosstrekForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,372$37,425
Adjustments for Features-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,932$37,425

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212015
ModelCrosstrekForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,935$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-690

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212015
ModelCrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.9 in103.9 in
Length176.5 in180.9 in
Width71.0 in70.7 in
Height63.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,265 lb.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 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 years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested295072%
Total Not Requested115028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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