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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: $29,022

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,115

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $25,195
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $23,824
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 232
iPod integration 223 223  
Rear spoiler 367    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Cargo net 46 46 59
All-weather floor mats 69 69 81
Rear bumper protector 78 78 105
Universal garage door opener 82 82 110
Bodyside moldings 238 238 265
Cargo cover 166 166  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Cargo tray   75  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 150
iPod integration 145 145  
Rear spoiler 275    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Cargo net 30 30 38
All-weather floor mats 39 39 52
Rear bumper protector 51 51 68
Universal garage door opener 54 54 72
Bodyside moldings 155 155 172
Cargo cover 108 108  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Cargo tray   46  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,864
Options (change) 4,137 3,845 2,952
Options (change) 3,287 3,061 2,416
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $30,827 $32,735 $29,022
Total Invoice $28,312 $30,165 $27,115

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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: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,463
Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionT4T4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,827$32,735$29,022
Adjustments for Features0-275-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,827$32,460$28,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0
Total Invoice$28,312$30,165$27,115
Adjustments for Features0-253-266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,312$29,912$26,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,700$5,975$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-266

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.7 in
Length179.5 in175.2 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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 system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested36019%

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