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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: $24,955

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 XLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $27,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 245
Cargo tray 75  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 72
All-weather floor mats 55 81
Rear bumper protector 72 113
Universal garage door opener 87 120
Class II trailer hitch 299 599
Satellite radio 445  
Premium Package 1,500  
Bodyside moldings   290
Roof rack crossbars   201
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 158
Cargo tray 46  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 46
All-weather floor mats 33 52
Rear bumper protector 47 73
Universal garage door opener 56 78
Class II trailer hitch 195 449
Satellite radio 334  
Premium Package 1,338  
Bodyside moldings   188
Roof rack crossbars   130
Options (change) 3,115 1,721
Options (change) 2,428 1,174
Destination 645 1,050
Total Price $24,955 $30,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,396
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,183
Model Year20082021
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 XLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-18
Total Price$24,955$30,766
Adjustments for Features0-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,955$26,351

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20082021
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 XLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,720$9,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-319

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20082021
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in104.9 in
Length176.6 in176.5 in
Width68.3 in71.0 in
Height65.0 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,265 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested147542%
Total Not Requested205058%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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