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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: $4,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,563

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,495 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $23,178 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 245 245 245
Navigation Package 1,000      
Sunroof 1,000      
Cargo net 40 68 68 68
Rear bumper protector 71 98 98 98
Universal garage door opener 85 120 120 120
Roof rack crossbars 200 181 181 181
Bodyside moldings 230      
Remote start 400 455 455 455
Navigation system   1,350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 158 158 158
Navigation Package 888      
Sunroof 888      
Cargo net 26 44 44 44
Rear bumper protector 46 63 63 63
Universal garage door opener 56 78 78 78
Roof rack crossbars 130 117 117 117
Bodyside moldings 149      
Remote start 300 341 341 341
Navigation system   1,156    
Options (change) 3,191 2,517 1,167 1,167
Options (change) 2,590 1,957 801 801
Destination 795 915 915 915
Total Price $28,481 $32,827 $35,172 $38,172
Total Invoice $26,563 $30,377 $32,603 $35,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22
Model Year2013201820182018
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$32,827$35,172$38,172
Adjustments for Features0-2,480-6,540-6,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,481$30,347$28,632$31,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$26,563$30,377$32,603$35,391
Adjustments for Features0-2,295-6,062-6,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,563$28,082$26,541$29,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,541$0$2,508

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201820182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
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 
App support $0$0$0
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $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
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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$4,545$7,025$11,085$11,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480$6,540$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,295-6,062-6,342

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132018
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.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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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