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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,006

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $898

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $29,995 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,732 $28,456 $25,001 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210 210   183
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100      
Roof rack crossbars 200 200    
Bodyside moldings 262 262    
Cargo net 59 59 46 46
Universal garage door opener 128 128 87 87
Rear spoiler     353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 136 136   119
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864      
Roof rack crossbars 130 130    
Bodyside moldings 170 170    
Cargo net 38 38 30 30
Universal garage door opener 83 83 56 56
Rear spoiler     230 230
Options (change) 2,959 859 486 669
Options (change) 2,421 557 316 435
Destination 850 850 625 625
Total Price $28,904 $31,704 $28,006 $29,189
Total Invoice $27,003 $29,863 $25,942 $27,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,445
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$28,904$31,704$28,006$29,189
Adjustments for Features-3,550-3,725-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,354$27,979$27,131$29,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$0$2,058
Total Invoice$27,003$29,863$25,942$27,065
Adjustments for Features-3,317-3,509-8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,686$26,354$25,131$27,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,668$0$1,934

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForesterForester
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 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$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  
Aux input$50$50  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,600$8,775$5,925$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$3,725$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,317-3,509-8110

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
ModelCrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in99.4 in
Length175.2 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height63.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,110 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 Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested96052%

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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