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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: $23,499

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i   
Difference: $4,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120152015
ModelForesterForesterXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
TrimBasePremium2.0i2.0i Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,795 $27,795 $21,595 $22,295
Alloy wheels 600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 195 195
Fog lights 382 382    
Cargo net 68 68 52 52
Universal garage door opener 120 120 84 84
Rear bumper protector 98 98 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 200 200
Cargo cover 172 172 166  
Cargo tray 80 80    
All Weather Package   500    
Bodyside moldings     262 262
Alloy wheels 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 126 126
Fog lights 286 286    
Cargo net 44 44 33 33
Universal garage door opener 78 78 55 55
Rear bumper protector 63 63 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 130 130
Cargo cover 111 111 108  
Cargo tray 52 52    
All Weather Package   417    
Bodyside moldings     170 170
Options (change) 1,946 1,846 1,054 888
Options (change) 1,409 1,326 683 575
Destination 1,050 1,050 850 850
Total Price $27,791 $30,691 $23,499 $24,033

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,991
Model Year2021202120152015
ModelForesterForesterXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
TrimBasePremium2.0i2.0i Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4148hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,791$30,691$23,499$24,033
Adjustments for Features-1,115-4,2200-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,676$26,471$23,499$23,743
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0$244

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year2021202120152015
ModelForesterForesterXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
TrimBasePremium2.0i2.0i Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Wiper de-icer $25 $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200  
Siri Eyes Free support $0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,585$6,690$2,470$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$4,220$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments-99-3270-272

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20212015
ModelForesterXV Crosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in103.7 in
Length182.1 in175.2 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height67.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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