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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: $25,854

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i   
Difference: $1,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202018
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
TrimBasePremium2.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,495 $27,395 $21,795
Alloy wheels 600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245
Cargo net 68 68 72
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81
Cargo tray 80 80 81
Rear bumper protector 98 98 113
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120
Door sill trim plates 53 53 161
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 201
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 599
Cargo cover 172 172 181
Bodyside moldings     290
CVT     1,000
Alloy wheels 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158
Cargo net 44 44 46
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52
Cargo tray 52 52 52
Rear bumper protector 63 63 73
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78
Door sill trim plates 34 34 104
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 130
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 449
Cargo cover 111 111 117
Bodyside moldings     188
CVT     917
Options (change) 2,317 1,717 3,144
Options (change) 1,673 1,173 2,364
Destination 1,010 1,010 915
Total Price $27,822 $30,122 $25,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,788
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,647
Model Year202020202018
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
TrimBasePremium2.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4152hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$27,822$30,122$25,854
Adjustments for Features0-2,855-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,822$27,267$25,479
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year202020202018
ModelForesterForesterCrosstrek
TrimBasePremium2.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio $200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$3,770$6,625$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,855$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-207-348

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20202018
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in104.9 in
Length182.1 in175.8 in
Width71.5 in71.0 in
Height67.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i

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%
CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
CVT0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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