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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: $30,017

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,952

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $25,195
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $23,824
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 232
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400  
Cargo net 87 87 59
All-weather floor mats 72 72 81
Rear bumper protector 92 92 105
Universal garage door opener 74 74 110
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 200
Cargo cover 182 182  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight     2,895
Bodyside moldings     265
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 150
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087  
Cargo net 56 56 38
All-weather floor mats 46 46 52
Rear bumper protector 59 59 68
Universal garage door opener 48 48 72
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 130
Cargo cover 118 118  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight     2,571
Bodyside moldings     172
Options (change) 3,304 3,304 3,947
Options (change) 2,659 2,659 3,253
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $34,124 $37,124 $30,017
Total Invoice $31,535 $34,320 $27,952

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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: $2,092
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,721
Model Year201420142017
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,124$37,124$30,017
Adjustments for Features-2,015-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,109$34,909$30,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,535$34,320$27,952
Adjustments for Features-1,862-2,0480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,673$32,272$27,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201420142017
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,925$7,125$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,862-2,0480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length180.9 in175.2 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested320098%
Total Not Requested602%

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