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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: $28,356

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $462

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $26,295
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $24,840
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 72
All-weather floor mats 55 55 81
Universal garage door opener 87 87 120
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 245
Roof rack crossbars     201
Bodyside moldings     290
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 46
All-weather floor mats 33 33 52
Universal garage door opener 56 56 78
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 158
Roof rack crossbars     130
Bodyside moldings     188
Options (change) 836 1,019 1,608
Options (change) 541 660 1,101
Destination 625 625 915
Total Price $28,356 $29,539 $28,818
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,290 $26,856

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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: $2,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,097
Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4152hp H4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/55-18
Total Price$28,356$29,539$28,818
Adjustments for Features-8750-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,481$29,539$24,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$26,167$27,290$26,856
Adjustments for Features-8070-3,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,360$27,290$23,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,645$4,770$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-8070-3,593

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in104.9 in
Length176.6 in175.8 in
Width68.3 in71.0 in
Height65.0 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,114 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i 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%

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