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Is The New Subaru Crosstrek Affordable? How It Ranks With The Top 10 Models Now

How does the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek compare in price with the other top-model subcompact SUVs? It’s not the cheapest, but it’s not the most expensive. See how the next-gen 2024 Crosstrek compares now.

Is the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek affordable? How does it compare with the other top subcompact SUVs? It’s not the cheapest, but it’s not the most expensive. So first, here is a comparison of the 2023 Crosstrek with the top ten competitors in the subcompact SUV category.

A report from Automotive News says more Americans are embracing small sport utility vehicles as sedans vanish, and subcompact SUVs have become a key entry point for many automakers. Chevrolet, Kia, Hyundai, and Volkswagen field two separate nameplates in the segment, though priced and equipped widely apart.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek

The Crosstrek has become a significant entry to the Subaru lineup since its launch in 2012, one reason the Subaru of America enjoys one of the highest loyalty rates in the industry.

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek commands one of the highest prices for subcompact SUVs. Here are the top ten 2023 model year vehicles in the segment ranked by the average of their January and February sticker prices according to TrueCar data.

Kia Niro $33,794
Jeep Renegade $31,165
Subaru Crosstrek $30,284
Toyota Corolla Cross $29,711
Volkswagen Taos $29,682
Mazda CX-30 $29,436
Honda HR-V $28,729
Buick Encore GX $28,650
Hyundai Kona $27,852
Kia Seltos $27,615

2024 Subaru Crosstrek
2024 Subaru Crosstrek

The pricing is the average of all four 2023 Crosstrek trim levels. What is the price of all 2023 Crosstrek trim levels?

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is available in six trim levels for U.S. customers. The base trim is priced from $24,870, Premium ($26,020), Special Edition ($27,970), Sport ($29,220), Limited ($30,720), and Crosstrek Hybrid ($38,070). Prices include destination and delivery fees ($1,225).

The price of the Crosstrek is not affecting sales. On the contrary, Crosstrek is the best-selling subcompact in its segment. The top five selling subcompact SUVs in the first quarter of 2023 are the Subaru Crosstrek, with 41,562 models delivered to customers, followed by the Ford Bronco Sport (29,871), Honda HR-V (26,504), Mazda CX-30 (19,870), and Hyundai Kona (19,220).

What is the price of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, and how much did prices increase?

The 2024 Crosstrek comes in five trim levels for U.S. customers. The Base trim starts at $26,290 (the same MSRP as the 2023 Base model equipped with the Lineartronic CVT automatic transmission).

The 2024 Crosstrek Premium has a starting price of $27,440, Sport ($30,290), and Limited ($32,190). Pricing includes destination and delivery fees ($1,225).

The Premium trim price increased by +$70, the Sport +$1,070, and Limited +$1,470.

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is all-new and is now the most expensive Crosstrek trim level. The all-new Crosstrek Wilderness costs $33,290, including dealer destination and delivery fees.

This spring, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is still a good value for subcompact SUV shoppers. It won’t be the cheapest, but it’s still not the most expensive subcompact SUV. The 2024 Crosstrek Base and Premium trim levels arrive now. The Sport and Limited arrive this summer, and Crosstrek Wilderness comes this fall.

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Denis Flierl has invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role working with every major car brand. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. Check out Subaru Report, where he covers all of the Japanese automaker's models. More stories can be found on the Torque News Subaru page. Follow Denis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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