Subaru Crosstrek Base vs. Premium
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru Crosstrek Base and Subaru Crosstrek Premium contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Subaru Crosstrek Base and the Subaru Crosstrek Premium.
In comparing the Subaru Crosstrek Base's and the Subaru Crosstrek Premium's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Crosstrek Base has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Subaru Crosstrek Premium has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Subaru Crosstrek Base and Subaru Crosstrek Premium have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the Subaru Crosstrek Base's and the Subaru Crosstrek Premium's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Crosstrek Base is a better car than the Subaru Crosstrek Premium.
Pricing: A used 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Base ranges from $26,402 to $29,977 while a used 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Premium is priced between $26,988 to $32,083. For a new model, the Subaru Crosstrek Base's price is between $26,527 and $29,123, with the Subaru Crosstrek Premium priced between $28,562 and $32,803.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Subaru Crosstrek Base and the Subaru Crosstrek Premium both lose 33.6 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Crosstrek is 8.6 out of 10. Subaru Crosstrek is ranked 1 out of 21 Best Subcompact SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Subaru Crosstrek is ranked 3 and the Subaru Crosstrek is ranked 3 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Subaru Crosstrek is 8.0 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Crosstrek Base’s base engine makes 152 horsepower, and the Subaru Crosstrek Premium base engine makes 182 horsepower. Both the Base and the Premium are rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 564 and 548 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Subaru Crosstrek has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
26527 - 29123
Starting MSRP:
26560
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
25220
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
20200 - 38900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
28562 - 32803
Starting MSRP:
27810
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
25220
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
20200 - 38900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27687
Price Range:
26402 - 29977
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27617
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21503 - 38615
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29307
Price Range:
26988 - 32083
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27617
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21503 - 38615
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Subaru Crosstrek Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Crosstrek Base
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.245
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Crosstrek Premium
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.245
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.467818928321177
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.5 - 13.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.467818928321177
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.5 - 13.3
Subaru Crosstrek Rankings
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52 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Subaru Crosstrek Trim Levels
Limited, Premium, Sport, Wilderness
Other Subaru Crosstrek Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Sport, Wilderness
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
152 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 34 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
448 / 564 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
448 / 548 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
19.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
19.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3277 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
62.8 inches
Length:
176.4 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3296 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
63 inches
Length:
176.4 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Daybreak Blue Pearl / Offshore Blue Metallic / Sapphire Blue Pearl
Gray
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Orange
Sun Blaze Pearl
Red
Pure Red
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
