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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,611

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,216

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,683

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $24,495 $29,295
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $23,178 $27,804
Navigation system 1,350        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 165 165
Cargo net 68 68 68 40 40
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98 71 71
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120 85 85
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 181 200 200
Remote start 455 455 455 400 400
Navigation Package       1,100  
Sunroof       1,000  
Bodyside moldings       230 230
Navigation system 1,156        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 107 107
Cargo net 44 44 44 26 26
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63 46 46
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78 56 56
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 130 130
Remote start 341 341 341 300 300
Navigation Package       978  
Sunroof       888  
Bodyside moldings       149 149
Options (change) 2,517 1,167 1,167 3,291 1,191
Options (change) 1,957 801 801 2,680 814
Destination 915 915 915 825 825
Total Price $32,827 $35,172 $38,172 $28,611 $31,311
Total Invoice $30,377 $32,603 $35,391 $26,683 $29,443

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142
Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4148hp H4160hp H4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,827$35,172$38,172$28,611$31,311
Adjustments for Features-2,480-6,540-6,8400-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,347$28,632$31,332$28,611$31,011
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0$2,400
Total Invoice$30,377$32,603$35,391$26,683$29,443
Adjustments for Features-2,295-6,062-6,3420-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,082$26,541$29,049$26,683$29,161
Cost Above Minimum$1,541$0$2,508$0$2,478

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,175$11,235$11,535$4,695$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$6,540$6,840$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,295-6,062-6,3420-282

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20182014
ModelForesterXV Crosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length180.9 in175.2 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,099 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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