Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2008 Subaru XV Crosstrek Subaru XV Crosstrek 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,081

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,262

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

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,495
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,178
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo tray 75 75  
Cargo net 46 46 40
Rear bumper protector 72 72 71
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 165
Universal garage door opener   87 85
Bodyside moldings     230
Roof rack crossbars     200
Sunroof     1,000
Navigation Package     1,000
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo tray 46 46  
Cargo net 30 30 26
Rear bumper protector 47 47 46
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 107
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Bodyside moldings     149
Roof rack crossbars     130
Sunroof     888
Navigation Package     888
Options (change) 991 1,261 2,791
Options (change) 687 862 2,290
Destination 645 645 795
Total Price $28,331 $29,801 $28,081
Total Invoice $26,262 $27,623 $26,263

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Subaru XV Crosstrek dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,487
Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,331$29,801$28,081
Adjustments for Features-6150-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,716$29,801$25,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$26,262$27,623$26,263
Adjustments for Features-5700-2,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,692$27,623$24,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year200820082013
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,015$5,400$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5700-2,058

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20082013
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

Return to top

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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.