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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: $29,495

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920092009
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,195 $34,995 $25,995 $28,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 183 183
Cargo net 72 72 46 46
All-weather floor mats 81 81 69 69
Rear bumper protector 113 113 78 78
Universal garage door opener 120 120 82 82
Bodyside moldings 290 290 238 238
Class II trailer hitch 599 599 468 468
iPod integration     223 223
Cargo cover     166 166
Rear spoiler     367  
Wheel-lip moldings     432 432
Satellite radio     453 453
Cargo tray       75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 119 119
Cargo net 46 46 30 30
All-weather floor mats 52 52 39 39
Rear bumper protector 73 73 51 51
Universal garage door opener 78 78 54 54
Bodyside moldings 188 188 155 155
Class II trailer hitch 449 449 351 351
iPod integration     145 145
Cargo cover     108 108
Rear spoiler     275  
Wheel-lip moldings     324 324
Satellite radio     340 340
Cargo tray       46
Options (change) 1,520 1,520 2,805 2,513
Options (change) 1,044 1,044 1,991 1,762
Destination 975 975 695 695
Total Price $29,690 $37,490 $29,495 $31,403

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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: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,064
Model Year2019201920092009
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine152hp H4137hp H4 PiH170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVTT4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,690$37,490$29,495$31,403
Adjustments for Features-990-7400-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,700$36,750$29,495$31,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,050$0$1,633

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2019201920092009
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
CVT $1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
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  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,885$6,635$5,895$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$740$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-67-400-253

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192009
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 L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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