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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: $28,611

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,683

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $24,495 $29,295
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $23,178 $27,804
Rugged Package 887 887 887    
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 165 165
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Cargo net 48 48 48 40 40
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 85 85
Remote start 432 432 432 400 400
Satellite radio 432        
Navigation Package       1,100  
Sunroof       1,000  
Rear bumper protector       71 71
Roof rack crossbars       200 200
Bodyside moldings       230 230
Rugged Package 608 608 608    
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 107 107
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Cargo net 31 31 31 26 26
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 56 56
Remote start 324 324 324 300 300
Satellite radio 324        
Navigation Package       978  
Sunroof       888  
Rear bumper protector       46 46
Roof rack crossbars       130 130
Bodyside moldings       149 149
Options (change) 4,411 3,779 3,411 3,291 1,191
Options (change) 3,353 2,863 2,587 2,680 814
Destination 725 725 725 825 825
Total Price $31,631 $32,499 $34,131 $28,611 $31,311
Total Invoice $28,892 $29,774 $31,396 $26,683 $29,443

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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: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,615
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4148hp H4160hp H4 H
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,631$32,499$34,131$28,611$31,311
Adjustments for Features-650-1,350-1,5250-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,981$31,149$32,606$28,611$31,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0$2,400
Total Invoice$28,892$29,774$31,396$26,683$29,443
Adjustments for Features-594-1,237-1,4030-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,298$28,537$29,993$26,683$29,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$239$1,695$0$2,478

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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$5,350$6,050$6,225$4,700$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$1,350$1,525$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-594-1,237-1,4030-282

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20112014
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.3,099 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 Forester 2.5 X Limited

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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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