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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: $28,931

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,929

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $1,576

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Model Year201820112011
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,840 $26,186 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 185 185
Cargo net 72 48 48
All-weather floor mats 81 69 69
Rear bumper protector 113    
Universal garage door opener 120 93 93
Roof rack crossbars 201    
Bodyside moldings 290    
Class II trailer hitch 599 468 468
Rugged Package   887 887
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 120 120
Cargo net 46 31 31
All-weather floor mats 52 39 39
Rear bumper protector 73    
Universal garage door opener 78 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 130    
Bodyside moldings 188    
Class II trailer hitch 449 351 351
Rugged Package   608 608
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   276  
Options (change) 1,721 2,284 1,916
Options (change) 1,174 1,594 1,318
Destination 915 725 725
Total Price $28,931 $31,004 $32,636
Total Invoice $26,929 $28,505 $30,127

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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: $2,413
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,892
Model Year201820112011
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine152hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,931$31,004$32,636
Adjustments for Features-3400-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,591$31,004$32,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457
Total Invoice$26,929$28,505$30,127
Adjustments for Features-3160-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,613$28,505$29,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,460

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820112011
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
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$5,935$5,595$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3160-162

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
ModelCrosstrekForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.9 in103.0 in
Length175.8 in179.5 in
Width71.0 in70.1 in
Height63.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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