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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: $2,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,952

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $25,195
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $23,824
Navigation Package 1,850      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 232
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795      
Cargo net 90 90 90 59
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 81
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95 105
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76 110
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 200
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895 1,895  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,895
Bodyside moldings       265
Navigation Package 1,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 150
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663      
Cargo net 58 58 58 38
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 52
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61 68
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49 72
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 130
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638 1,638  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,571
Bodyside moldings       172
Options (change) 3,558 2,808 2,808 3,947
Options (change) 2,841 2,216 2,216 3,253
Destination 850 850 850 875
Total Price $32,503 $33,753 $36,753 $30,017
Total Invoice $30,004 $31,210 $33,993 $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: $1,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,069
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4148hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,503$33,753$36,753$30,017
Adjustments for Features-1,065-2,015-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,438$31,738$34,538$30,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$3,100$0
Total Invoice$30,004$31,210$33,993$27,952
Adjustments for Features-983-1,863-2,0490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,021$29,347$31,944$27,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$326$2,923$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2015201520152017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
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$250 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$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$150 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,250$7,200$7,400$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$2,015$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-983-1,863-2,0490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20152017
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 Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
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, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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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