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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: $32,916

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132019
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $27,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 245
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Rear spoiler 368    
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453  
Cargo net 48 48 72
All-weather floor mats 69 69 81
Rear bumper protector 78 78 113
Universal garage door opener 93 93 120
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 201
Bodyside moldings 240 240 290
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 599
Cargo cover 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.     3,445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 158
Navigation system 888 888  
Rear spoiler 276    
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340  
Cargo net 31 31 46
All-weather floor mats 39 39 52
Rear bumper protector 51 51 73
Universal garage door opener 61 61 78
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 130
Bodyside moldings 156 156 188
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 449
Cargo cover 108 108  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.     3,059
Options (change) 3,726 3,358 5,166
Options (change) 2,810 2,534 4,233
Destination 795 795 975
Total Price $32,916 $34,148 $33,336

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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: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,462
Model Year201320132019
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4152hp H4
TransmissionT4T4CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,916$34,148$33,336
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,916$33,973$30,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201320132019
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $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  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,820$5,995$8,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-479

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20132019
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in104.9 in
Length169.5 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 Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

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%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested182545%
Total Not Requested227555%

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