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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: $28,281

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,433

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelForesterForesterXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $24,495
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $23,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 165
Rear spoiler 367    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Cargo cover 166 166  
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo net 46 46 40
Rear bumper protector 78 78 71
Universal garage door opener 82 82 85
Bodyside moldings 238 238 230
Remote start 432 432 400
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Cargo tray   75  
Navigation Package     1,000
Sunroof     1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 107
Rear spoiler 275    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Cargo cover 108 108  
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo net 30 30 26
Rear bumper protector 51 51 46
Universal garage door opener 54 54 56
Bodyside moldings 155 155 149
Remote start 324 324 300
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Cargo tray   46  
Navigation Package     888
Sunroof     888
Options (change) 4,500 4,208 2,991
Options (change) 3,572 3,346 2,460
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $31,190 $33,098 $28,281
Total Invoice $28,597 $30,450 $26,433

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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: $2,409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,706
Model Year200920092013
ModelForesterForesterXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionT4T4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,190$33,098$28,281
Adjustments for Features-500-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,690$32,323$28,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0
Total Invoice$28,597$30,450$26,433
Adjustments for Features-458-7130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,139$29,737$26,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year200920092013
ModelForesterForesterXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
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$5,700$5,975$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-458-7130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterXV Crosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.7 in
Length179.5 in175.2 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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 system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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