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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: $29,009

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,308

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,071

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $25,095 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $23,732 $28,456
Rugged Package 887 887 887    
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 210 210
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Cargo net 48 48 48 59 59
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 128 128
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access       2,100  
Rear bumper protector       105 105
Roof rack crossbars       200 200
Bodyside moldings       262 262
Rugged Package 608 608 608    
Navigation system 1,066 888 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 136 136
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Cargo net 31 31 31 38 38
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 83 83
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access       1,864  
Rear bumper protector       68 68
Roof rack crossbars       130 130
Bodyside moldings       170 170
Options (change) 2,947 2,747 2,379 3,064 964
Options (change) 2,270 2,092 1,816 2,489 625
Destination 775 775 775 850 850
Total Price $30,317 $31,417 $33,049 $29,009 $31,809
Total Invoice $27,950 $28,961 $30,583 $27,071 $29,931

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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: $1,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $842
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
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)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,317$31,417$33,049$29,009$31,809
Adjustments for Features-40-740-9150-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,277$30,677$32,134$29,009$31,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0$2,775
Total Invoice$27,950$28,961$30,583$27,071$29,931
Adjustments for Features-37-682-8470-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,913$28,279$29,736$27,071$29,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$366$1,823$0$2,836

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
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 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
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
Navigation map updates, three years   $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
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$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$5,425$6,125$6,300$5,385$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$740$915$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-37-682-8470-24

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122016
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 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested28515%

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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