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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,006

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $898

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $25,095 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $23,732 $28,456
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Cargo net 46 46 59 59
Universal garage door opener 87 87 128 128
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 210 210
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,100  
Roof rack crossbars     200 200
Bodyside moldings     262 262
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Cargo net 30 30 38 38
Universal garage door opener 56 56 83 83
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 136 136
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,864  
Roof rack crossbars     130 130
Bodyside moldings     170 170
Options (change) 486 669 2,959 859
Options (change) 316 435 2,421 557
Destination 625 625 850 850
Total Price $28,006 $29,189 $28,904 $31,704
Total Invoice $25,942 $27,065 $27,003 $29,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,445
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4148hp H4160hp H4 H
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,006$29,189$28,904$31,704
Adjustments for Features-8750-3,550-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,131$29,189$25,354$27,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$2,625
Total Invoice$25,942$27,065$27,003$29,863
Adjustments for Features-8110-3,317-3,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,131$27,065$23,686$26,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$0$2,668

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,925$5,050$8,600$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$3,550$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-8110-3,317-3,509

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterCrosstrek
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.3,110 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 Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested96052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Touring

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

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