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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: $29,495

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920202020
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,395 $35,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 245 245
iPod integration 223 223    
Rear spoiler 367      
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
Cargo net 46 46 72 72
All-weather floor mats 69 69 81 81
Rear bumper protector 78 78 113 113
Universal garage door opener 82 82 120 120
Bodyside moldings 238 238 290 290
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 599 599
Cargo cover 166 166    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Cargo tray   75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 158 158
iPod integration 145 145    
Rear spoiler 275      
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
Cargo net 30 30 46 46
All-weather floor mats 39 39 52 52
Rear bumper protector 51 51 73 73
Universal garage door opener 54 54 78 78
Bodyside moldings 155 155 188 188
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 449 449
Cargo cover 108 108    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Cargo tray   46    
Options (change) 2,805 2,513 1,520 1,520
Options (change) 1,991 1,762 1,044 1,044
Destination 695 695 1,010 1,010
Total Price $29,495 $31,403 $29,925 $37,675

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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: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,030
Model Year2009200920202020
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4152hp H4137hp H4 PiH
TransmissionT4T4CVT-7CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,495$31,403$29,925$37,675
Adjustments for Features0-275-990-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$31,128$28,935$36,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0$8,000

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2009200920202020
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
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
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
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$5,895$6,170$6,885$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$990$740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-68-40

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20092020
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in104.9 in
Length179.5 in175.8 in
Width70.1 in71.0 in
Height65.9 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,114 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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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