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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: $28,809

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,941

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $25,095 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $23,732 $28,456
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 210 210
iPod integration 223 223    
Rear spoiler 367      
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
Cargo net 46 46 59 59
Rear bumper protector 78 78 105 105
Universal garage door opener 82 82 128 128
Bodyside moldings 238 238 262 262
Cargo cover 166 166    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Cargo tray   75    
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 136 136
iPod integration 145 145    
Rear spoiler 275      
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
Cargo net 30 30 38 38
Rear bumper protector 51 51 68 68
Universal garage door opener 54 54 83 83
Bodyside moldings 155 155 170 170
Cargo cover 108 108    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Cargo tray   46    
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,864  
Options (change) 4,068 3,776 2,864 764
Options (change) 3,248 3,022 2,359 495
Destination 695 695 850 850
Total Price $30,758 $32,666 $28,809 $31,609
Total Invoice $28,273 $30,126 $26,941 $29,801

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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: $2,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,599
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4148hp H4160hp H4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,758$32,666$28,809$31,609
Adjustments for Features0-275-285-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,758$32,391$28,524$31,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0$2,775
Total Invoice$28,273$30,126$26,941$29,801
Adjustments for Features0-254-267-292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,273$29,872$26,674$29,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,599$0$2,835

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,850$6,125$6,135$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$285$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-254-267-292

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterCrosstrek
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.3,110 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 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 system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested36019%

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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