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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: $28,611

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $3,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,683

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201520152015
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,495 $29,295 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $23,178 $27,804 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 199 199 199
Navigation Package 1,100   1,850    
Sunroof 1,000        
Universal garage door opener 85 85 76 76 76
Cargo net 40 40 90 90 90
Rear bumper protector 71 71 95 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 200 200 199 199 199
Bodyside moldings 230 230      
Remote start 400 400 445 445 445
Cargo cover     182 182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 129 129 129
Navigation Package 978   1,600    
Sunroof 888        
Universal garage door opener 56 56 49 49 49
Cargo net 26 26 58 58 58
Rear bumper protector 46 46 61 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 130 130 117 117 117
Bodyside moldings 149 149      
Remote start 300 300 333 333 333
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Options (change) 3,291 1,191 3,136 1,286 1,286
Options (change) 2,680 814 2,465 865 865
Destination 825 825 850 850 850
Total Price $28,611 $31,311 $32,081 $32,231 $35,231
Total Invoice $26,683 $29,443 $29,628 $29,859 $32,642

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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: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,190
Model Year20142014201520152015
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,611$31,311$32,081$32,231$35,231
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,900-1,900-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,611$31,011$30,181$30,331$33,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0$150$2,950
Total Invoice$26,683$29,443$29,628$29,859$32,642
Adjustments for Features0-282-1,755-1,760-1,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,683$29,161$27,873$28,099$30,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,478$0$226$2,823

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201520152015
ModelXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekForesterForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$5,750$7,350$7,350$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,900$1,900$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-1,755-1,760-1,946

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142015
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 Weight3,099 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
App support0Yes
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 system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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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