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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: $28,386

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $836

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,295

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,195 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,824 $24,930 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 232   183
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100    
Bodyside moldings 265    
Roof rack crossbars 200    
Cargo net 59 46 46
All-weather floor mats 81 55 55
Rear bumper protector 105 72 72
Universal garage door opener 110   87
Cargo tray   75 75
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150   119
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864    
Bodyside moldings 172    
Roof rack crossbars 130    
Cargo net 38 30 30
All-weather floor mats 52 33 33
Rear bumper protector 68 47 47
Universal garage door opener 72   56
Cargo tray   46 46
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Options (change) 3,152 1,046 1,316
Options (change) 2,546 720 895
Destination 875 645 645
Total Price $29,222 $28,386 $29,856
Total Invoice $27,245 $26,295 $27,656

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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: $1,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,263
Model Year201720082008
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp H4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$29,222$28,386$29,856
Adjustments for Features-2,985-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,237$27,771$29,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,085
Total Invoice$27,245$26,295$27,656
Adjustments for Features-2,783-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,462$25,725$27,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,931

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720082008
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,360$5,990$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,783-5700

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172008
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
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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