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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,006

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $24,495
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $23,178
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 40
Universal garage door opener 87 87 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 165
Roof rack crossbars     200
Bodyside moldings     230
Sunroof     1,000
Navigation Package     1,000
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 26
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 107
Roof rack crossbars     130
Bodyside moldings     149
Sunroof     888
Navigation Package     888
Options (change) 486 669 2,720
Options (change) 316 435 2,244
Destination 625 625 795
Total Price $28,006 $29,189 $28,010
Total Invoice $25,942 $27,065 $26,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,502
Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$28,006$29,189$28,010
Adjustments for Features-8750-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,131$29,189$25,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$25,942$27,065$26,217
Adjustments for Features-8110-2,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,131$27,065$23,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,950$5,075$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments-8110-2,588

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20062013
ModelForesterXV Crosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in103.7 in
Length176.6 in175.2 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

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