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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: $32,537

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,888

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,092

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $26,295
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $24,840
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 245
Cargo net 90 90 72
All-weather floor mats 72 72 81
Rear bumper protector 95 95 113
Universal garage door opener 76 76 120
Door sill trim plates 38 38 161
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 201
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 599
Cargo cover 182 182  
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.     3,445
Bodyside moldings     290
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 158
Cargo net 58 58 46
All-weather floor mats 46 46 52
Rear bumper protector 61 61 73
Universal garage door opener 49 49 78
Door sill trim plates 24 24 104
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 130
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 449
Cargo cover 118 118  
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.     3,059
Bodyside moldings     188
Options (change) 3,480 3,480 5,327
Options (change) 2,715 2,715 4,337
Destination 850 850 915
Total Price $34,425 $37,425 $32,537
Total Invoice $31,709 $34,492 $30,092

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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: $2,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,209
Model Year201520152018
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4152hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,425$37,425$32,537
Adjustments for Features0-200-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,425$37,225$31,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,709$34,492$30,092
Adjustments for Features0-184-592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,709$34,308$29,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201520152018
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-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
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Terrain selector$200$200 
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 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,395$6,595$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-592

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.9 in
Length180.9 in175.8 in
Width70.7 in71.0 in
Height66.4 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,114 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
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
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
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
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
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%
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 information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested295072%
Total Not Requested115028%

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