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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: $34,372

Subaru Crosstrek Limited   
Difference: $3,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,295 $27,995
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 245
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 90 72
All-weather floor mats 72 81
Rear bumper protector 95 113
Universal garage door opener 76 120
Door sill trim plates 38 161
Roof rack crossbars 199 201
Class II trailer hitch 634 599
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.   3,445
Bodyside moldings   290
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 158
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 58 46
All-weather floor mats 46 52
Rear bumper protector 61 73
Universal garage door opener 49 78
Door sill trim plates 24 104
Roof rack crossbars 117 130
Class II trailer hitch 475 449
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.   3,059
Bodyside moldings   188
Options (change) 3,180 5,327
Options (change) 2,443 4,337
Destination 875 1,050
Total Price $38,350 $34,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,978
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,116
Model Year20172021
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,350$34,372
Adjustments for Features-2,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$34,372

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20172021
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,275$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8430

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20172021
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.9 in
Length180.9 in176.5 in
Width70.7 in71.0 in
Height66.4 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,265 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested2775100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Total Requested375091%
Total Not Requested3509%

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