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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,575

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i   
Difference: $3,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620202020
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i2.0i PremiumBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,595 $22,395 $24,495 $27,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210 210 245 245
Cargo net 59 59 68 68
Rear bumper protector 105 105 98 98
Universal garage door opener 128 128 120 120
Cargo cover 166   172 172
Roof rack crossbars 200 200 181 181
Bodyside moldings 262 262    
Alloy wheels     600  
Cargo tray     80 80
Fog lights     382 382
All Weather Package       500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 136 136 158 158
Cargo net 38 38 44 44
Rear bumper protector 68 68 63 63
Universal garage door opener 83 83 78 78
Cargo cover 108   111 111
Roof rack crossbars 130 130 117 117
Bodyside moldings 170 170    
Alloy wheels     500  
Cargo tray     52 52
Fog lights     286 286
All Weather Package       417
Options (change) 1,130 964 1,946 1,846
Options (change) 733 625 1,409 1,326
Destination 850 850 1,010 1,010
Total Price $23,575 $24,209 $27,451 $30,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,080
Model Year2016201620202020
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i2.0i PremiumBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4148hp H4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$23,575$24,209$27,451$30,251
Adjustments for Features0-440-1,115-4,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,575$23,769$26,336$26,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$194$305$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620202020
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i2.0i PremiumBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
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$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,470$2,910$3,585$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$440$1,115$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-413-98-326

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162020
ModelCrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in105.1 in
Length175.2 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height63.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,109 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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