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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: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,563

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,495 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $23,178 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 199 199 199
Navigation Package 1,000 1,350    
Sunroof 1,000      
Universal garage door opener 85 76 76 76
Cargo net 40 90 90 90
Rear bumper protector 71 95 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 200 199 199 199
Bodyside moldings 230      
Remote start 400 445 445 445
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 129 129 129
Navigation Package 888 1,157    
Sunroof 888      
Universal garage door opener 56 49 49 49
Cargo net 26 58 58 58
Rear bumper protector 46 61 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 130 117 117 117
Bodyside moldings 149      
Remote start 300 333 333 333
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 3,191 2,636 1,286 1,286
Options (change) 2,590 2,022 865 865
Destination 795 850 850 850
Total Price $28,481 $32,281 $32,931 $35,931
Total Invoice $26,563 $29,827 $30,500 $33,284

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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: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,324
Model Year2013201620162016
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)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,481$32,281$32,931$35,931
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-2,335-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,481$30,181$30,596$33,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$26,563$29,827$30,500$33,284
Adjustments for Features0-1,940-2,163-2,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,563$27,887$28,337$30,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$3,049

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201620162016
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 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
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
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 
App support $0$0$0
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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$5,075$7,175$7,410$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$2,335$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,940-2,163-2,348

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132016
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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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