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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: $28,685

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $27,395 $35,145
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Cargo net 46 46 72 72
All-weather floor mats 55 55 81 81
Cargo tray 75 75    
Rear bumper protector 72 72 113 113
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 599 599
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 245 245
Universal garage door opener   87 120 120
Bodyside moldings     290 290
Door sill trim plates     161 161
Roof rack crossbars     201 201
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Cargo net 30 30 46 46
All-weather floor mats 33 33 52 52
Cargo tray 46 46    
Rear bumper protector 47 47 73 73
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 449 449
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 158 158
Universal garage door opener   56 78 78
Bodyside moldings     188 188
Door sill trim plates     104 104
Roof rack crossbars     130 130
Options (change) 1,345 1,615 1,882 1,882
Options (change) 915 1,090 1,278 1,278
Destination 645 645 1,010 1,010
Total Price $28,685 $30,155 $30,287 $38,037

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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: $1,173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,890
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4152hp H4137hp H4 PiH
TransmissionA4M5CVT-7CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,685$30,155$30,287$38,037
Adjustments for Features-6150-3,390-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,070$30,155$26,897$34,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0$8,000

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2008200820202020
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,710$5,095$8,485$8,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$3,390$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-5680-256-189

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20082020
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

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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