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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: $28,306

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $811

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,238

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $25,195
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,824
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 59
All-weather floor mats 55 55 81
Universal garage door opener 87 87 110
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 232
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,100
Bodyside moldings     265
Roof rack crossbars     200
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 38
All-weather floor mats 33 33 52
Universal garage door opener 56 56 72
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 150
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,864
Bodyside moldings     172
Roof rack crossbars     130
Options (change) 986 1,169 3,047
Options (change) 683 802 2,478
Destination 625 625 875
Total Price $28,306 $29,689 $29,117
Total Invoice $26,238 $27,543 $27,177

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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: $1,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,283
Model Year200720072017
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,306$29,689$29,117
Adjustments for Features-8750-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,431$29,689$25,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0
Total Invoice$26,238$27,543$27,177
Adjustments for Features-8110-3,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,427$27,543$24,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,116$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year200720072017
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 
6-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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
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$5,925$5,050$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8110-3,033

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20072017
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in103.7 in
Length176.6 in175.2 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft351.9 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%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested96052%

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