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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: $28,331

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $202

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,262

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,795 $29,295
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,455 $27,804
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Cargo net 46 46 52 52
Rear bumper protector 72 72 95 95
Cargo tray 75 75    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 195 195
Universal garage door opener   87 84 84
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,000  
Bodyside moldings     262 262
Roof rack crossbars     200 200
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Cargo net 30 30 33 33
Rear bumper protector 47 47 61 61
Cargo tray 46 46    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 126 126
Universal garage door opener   56 55 55
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,776  
Bodyside moldings     170 170
Roof rack crossbars     130 130
Options (change) 991 1,261 2,888 888
Options (change) 687 862 2,351 575
Destination 645 645 850 850
Total Price $28,331 $29,801 $28,533 $31,033
Total Invoice $26,262 $27,623 $26,656 $29,229

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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: $1,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,348
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4148hp H4160hp H4 H
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,331$29,801$28,533$31,033
Adjustments for Features-6150-2,475-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,716$29,801$26,058$28,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0$2,475
Total Invoice$26,262$27,623$26,656$29,229
Adjustments for Features-5700-2,312-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,692$27,623$24,344$26,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$2,530

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
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 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
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
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $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 
Door sill trim plates $100  
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  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,990$5,375$7,850$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$2,475$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5700-2,312-2,355

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20082015
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.3,099 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%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Touring

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

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