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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: $23,611

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium   
Difference: $3,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420202020
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i PremiumBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,995 $24,495 $27,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 245 245
Cargo net 40 68 68
Rear bumper protector 71 98 98
Universal garage door opener 85 120 120
Roof rack crossbars 200 181 181
Bodyside moldings 230    
Alloy wheels   600  
Cargo tray   80 80
Cargo cover   172 172
Fog lights   382 382
All Weather Package     500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 158 158
Cargo net 26 44 44
Rear bumper protector 46 63 63
Universal garage door opener 56 78 78
Roof rack crossbars 130 117 117
Bodyside moldings 149    
Alloy wheels   500  
Cargo tray   52 52
Cargo cover   111 111
Fog lights   286 286
All Weather Package     417
Options (change) 791 1,946 1,846
Options (change) 514 1,409 1,326
Destination 825 1,010 1,010
Total Price $23,611 $27,451 $30,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,202
Model Year201420202020
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i PremiumBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$23,611$27,451$30,251
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,611$26,376$26,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420202020
ModelXV CrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i PremiumBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Wiper de-icer$25 $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$2,720$3,795$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95-323

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142020
ModelXV CrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in105.1 in
Length175.2 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height63.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,098 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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