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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: $28,481

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,563

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172013
ModelForesterForesterForesterXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $24,495
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $23,178
Navigation system 1,350      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 165
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 90 40
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95 71
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76 85
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 200
Remote start 445 445 445 400
Navigation Package       1,000
Sunroof       1,000
Bodyside moldings       230
Navigation system 1,156      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 107
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 58 26
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61 46
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49 56
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 130
Remote start 333 333 333 300
Navigation Package       888
Sunroof       888
Bodyside moldings       149
Options (change) 2,636 1,286 1,286 3,191
Options (change) 2,021 865 865 2,590
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $32,706 $33,456 $36,456 $28,481
Total Invoice $30,217 $30,983 $33,768 $26,563

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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: $1,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $841
Model Year2017201720172013
ModelForesterForesterForesterXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,706$33,456$36,456$28,481
Adjustments for Features-2,480-3,865-4,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,226$29,591$32,391$28,481
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,217$30,983$33,768$26,563
Adjustments for Features-2,291-3,579-3,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,926$27,404$30,003$26,563
Cost Above Minimum$522$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year2017201720172013
ModelForesterForesterForesterXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,575$8,960$9,160$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$3,865$4,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,291-3,579-3,7650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20172013
ModelForesterXV Crosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length180.9 in175.2 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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