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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: $28,211

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,262

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,495 $29,295 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,178 $27,804 $24,930 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165   183
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
Roof rack crossbars 200 200    
Cargo net 40 40 46 46
Rear bumper protector 71 71 72 72
Universal garage door opener 85 85   87
Sunroof 1,000      
Navigation Package 1,100      
Cargo tray     75 75
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107   119
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
Roof rack crossbars 130 130    
Cargo net 26 26 30 30
Rear bumper protector 46 46 47 47
Universal garage door opener 56 56   56
Sunroof 888      
Navigation Package 978      
Cargo tray     46 46
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Options (change) 2,891 791 991 1,261
Options (change) 2,380 514 687 862
Destination 825 825 645 645
Total Price $28,211 $30,911 $28,331 $29,801
Total Invoice $26,383 $29,143 $26,262 $27,623

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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: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,366
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,211$30,911$28,331$29,801
Adjustments for Features-2,200-2,500-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,011$28,411$27,716$29,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0$2,085
Total Invoice$26,383$29,143$26,262$27,623
Adjustments for Features-2,057-2,357-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,326$26,786$25,692$27,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,460$0$1,931

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,600$7,900$6,015$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$2,500$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,057-2,357-5700

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelXV CrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in99.4 in
Length175.2 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height63.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,099 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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