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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: $4,031

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,952

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCrosstrek
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0i Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $25,195
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $23,824
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 232
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Cargo net 68 68 68 59
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 81
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98 105
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120 110
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 181 200
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,895
Bodyside moldings       265
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 150
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Cargo net 44 44 44 38
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 52
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63 68
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78 72
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 130
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight       2,571
Bodyside moldings       172
Options (change) 3,738 793 793 3,947
Options (change) 3,010 512 512 3,253
Destination 915 915 915 875
Total Price $34,048 $34,798 $37,798 $30,017
Total Invoice $31,430 $32,314 $35,102 $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: $426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $159
Model Year2018201820182017
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$34,048$34,798$37,798$30,017
Adjustments for Features-3,595-4,355-4,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,453$30,443$33,143$30,017
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,430$32,314$35,102$27,952
Adjustments for Features-3,319-4,044-4,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,111$28,270$30,779$27,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$159$2,668$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2018201820182017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$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
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
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 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,300$9,060$9,360$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,595$4,355$4,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,319-4,044-4,3230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,323 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 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 and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207547%
Total Not Requested230053%

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 years0Yes
PIN Code Access10Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested321098%
Total Not Requested502%

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