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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: $29,222

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,245

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $25,195
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $23,824
Rugged Package 887 887 887  
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 232
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 59
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 81
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 110
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access       2,100
Rear bumper protector       105
Roof rack crossbars       200
Bodyside moldings       265
Rugged Package 608 608 608  
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 150
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 38
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 52
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 72
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access       1,864
Rear bumper protector       68
Roof rack crossbars       130
Bodyside moldings       172
Options (change) 3,016 2,816 2,448 3,152
Options (change) 2,309 2,131 1,855 2,546
Destination 775 775 775 875
Total Price $30,386 $31,486 $33,118 $29,222
Total Invoice $27,989 $29,000 $30,622 $27,245

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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: $1,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $707
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,386$31,486$33,118$29,222
Adjustments for Features-40-740-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,346$30,746$32,203$29,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,989$29,000$30,622$27,245
Adjustments for Features-37-682-8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,952$28,318$29,776$27,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$366$1,824$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,975$6,150$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$740$915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-37-682-8460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122017
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 Forester 2.5 X Limited

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested28515%

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