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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: $32,317

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
ModelCrosstrekForesterForester
Trim2.0i Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,195 $27,895 $29,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 185 185
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,445    
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
Navigation system   1,000 1,000
Cargo cover   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   363 363
Rear spoiler   368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 120 120
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,059    
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
Navigation system   888 888
Cargo cover   108 108
Obstacle detection, rear   272 272
Rear spoiler   276  
Options (change) 5,166 3,647 3,279
Options (change) 4,233 2,754 2,478
Destination 975 775 775
Total Price $33,336 $32,317 $33,949

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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: $2,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,894
Model Year201920122012
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)432, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,336$32,317$33,949
Adjustments for Features-3,0650-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,271$32,317$33,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201920122012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$8,885$5,820$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4790-161

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192012
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 Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested182545%
Total Not Requested227555%

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
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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