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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,257

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021
ModelForesterCrosstrek
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,795 $27,995
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245
Cargo cover 172  
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo net 68 72
All-weather floor mats 81 81
Rear bumper protector 98 113
Universal garage door opener 120 120
Door sill trim plates 53 161
Roof rack crossbars 181 201
Class II trailer hitch 619 599
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, and Moonroof Pkg.   2,095
Bodyside moldings   290
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158
Cargo cover 111  
Cargo tray 52  
Cargo net 44 46
All-weather floor mats 52 52
Rear bumper protector 63 73
Universal garage door opener 78 78
Door sill trim plates 34 104
Roof rack crossbars 117 130
Class II trailer hitch 464 449
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, and Moonroof Pkg.   1,860
Bodyside moldings   188
Options (change) 3,412 3,977
Options (change) 2,585 3,138
Destination 1,050 1,050
Total Price $32,257 $33,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Crosstrek Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $197
Model Year20212021
ModelForesterCrosstrek
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,257$33,022
Adjustments for Features0-2,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,257$30,212

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20212021
ModelForesterCrosstrek
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$7,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-356

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20212021
ModelForesterCrosstrek
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in104.9 in
Length182.1 in176.5 in
Width71.5 in71.0 in
Height67.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,265 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft355.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested2225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, and Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested245080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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