Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2011 Subaru Crosstrek Subaru Crosstrek 2020

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,126

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $878

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120202020
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $27,395 $35,145
Rugged Package 887 887    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 245 245
Rear spoiler 368      
Cargo net 48 48 72 72
All-weather floor mats 69 69 81 81
Universal garage door opener 93 93 120 120
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 599 599
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear bumper protector     113 113
Roof rack crossbars     201 201
Bodyside moldings     290 290
Rugged Package 608 608    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 158 158
Rear spoiler 276      
Cargo net 31 31 46 46
All-weather floor mats 39 39 52 52
Universal garage door opener 61 61 78 78
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 449 449
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear bumper protector     73 73
Roof rack crossbars     130 130
Bodyside moldings     188 188
Options (change) 2,284 1,916 1,721 1,721
Options (change) 1,594 1,318 1,174 1,174
Destination 725 725 1,010 1,010
Total Price $31,004 $32,636 $30,126 $37,876

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Subaru Crosstrek dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,346
Model Year2011201120202020
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i 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)?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,004$32,636$30,126$37,876
Adjustments for Features0-175-340-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,004$32,461$29,786$37,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$8,000

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2011201120202020
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrekCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i 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
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
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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 release, second row seats$50$50  
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$5,745$5,920$6,085$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$340$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-25-5

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20112020
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.