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

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Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,481

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,767

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,563

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,495 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,178 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Navigation Package 1,000      
Sunroof 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 185 185 185
Cargo net 40 48 48 48
Rear bumper protector 71 78 78 78
Universal garage door opener 85 93 93 93
Roof rack crossbars 200 195 195 195
Bodyside moldings 230 240 240 240
Remote start 400 432 432 432
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453 453
Navigation Package 888      
Sunroof 888      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 120 120 120
Cargo net 26 31 31 31
Rear bumper protector 46 51 51 51
Universal garage door opener 56 61 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 130 117 117 117
Bodyside moldings 149 156 156 156
Remote start 300 324 324 324
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340 340
Options (change) 3,191 3,458 3,258 2,890
Options (change) 2,590 2,650 2,472 2,196
Destination 795 795 795 795
Total Price $28,481 $31,248 $32,448 $33,680
Total Invoice $26,563 $28,751 $29,853 $31,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,942
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,429
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,481$31,248$32,448$33,680
Adjustments for Features0-825-1,525-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,481$30,423$30,923$31,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$26,563$28,751$29,853$31,075
Adjustments for Features0-759-1,403-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,563$27,992$28,450$29,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$458$1,514

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,250$5,950$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$1,525$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-759-1,403-1,569

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013
ModelXV CrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length175.2 in169.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height63.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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