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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: $2,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,563

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,495 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,178 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 198 198 198
Navigation Package 1,000      
Sunroof 1,000      
Universal garage door opener 85 74 74 74
Cargo net 40 87 87 87
Rear bumper protector 71 92 92 92
Roof rack crossbars 200 199 199 199
Bodyside moldings 230      
Remote start 400 436 436 436
Navigation system   1,100    
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 128 128 128
Navigation Package 888      
Sunroof 888      
Universal garage door opener 56 48 48 48
Cargo net 26 56 56 56
Rear bumper protector 46 59 59 59
Roof rack crossbars 130 117 117 117
Bodyside moldings 149      
Remote start 300 328 328 328
Navigation system   975    
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 3,191 2,368 1,268 1,268
Options (change) 2,590 1,829 854 854
Destination 795 825 825 825
Total Price $28,481 $31,188 $32,088 $35,088
Total Invoice $26,563 $28,876 $29,730 $32,515

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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: $807
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $554
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$28,481$31,188$32,088$35,088
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,100-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,481$29,288$29,988$32,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$26,563$28,876$29,730$32,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,759-1,946-2,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,563$27,117$27,784$30,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$667$3,267

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201420142014
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Terrain selector $200$200$200
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 
App support $0$0$0
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$6,275$6,475$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,100$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,759-1,946-2,131

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
ModelXV CrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length175.2 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height63.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft374.7 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 reader25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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