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The Best Fuel-Efficient SUVs Selling Under MSRP And The Two Surprising Subaru Models

You can save gas and money on these models recommended by Consumer Reports. See why the surprise 2024 Subaru Forester and more surprising 2024 Subaru Crosstrek are on the list. How much can you save? It could be significant.
2024 Subaru Forester

For the first time at Subaru I remember, it's a buyer's market. If you shop for a compact SUV, it could be the best time to buy the 2024 Subaru Forester and 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. An updated Consumer Report (by subscription) ranking reveals the two Subaru SUVs are selling under the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP).

Consumer Reports says, "We ranked the vehicles by how good a deal they are, relative to the manufacturer's suggested retail price, by using the percentage of savings from the sticker price. The top model represents the best deal. Each model sells for less than MSRP—even if just barely."

Subaru Crosstrek Makes The List

Even more surprising is that the hot 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is also on CR's updated list. Since I've been covering the subcompact SUV, the Crosstrek has never been selling for less than MSRP, but it is now. CR says, "The Subaru Crosstrek is the #1 of 13 recommenced Subcompact SUVs with the best fuel economy in its class."

First, Why Is The 2024 Subaru Forester A Good Value?

Consumer Reports says, "The Subaru Forester is a recommenced model with the best fuel economy in its class." 

  • Price Range:  $27,095 - $37,395
  • CR MPG:  Overall 28 / City 20 / Hwy 38 mpg
  • #2 of 31  Compact SUVs

Which Forester Trim Is The Best?

CR says the 2024 Subaru Forester Premium trim level is now the best value for shoppers. 

How Much Can You Save?

  • MSRP: $30,295
  • Average spent under MSRP: $445
  • Average transaction price: $29,850

What is the pricing of the 2024 Forester?

The Forester has six trim levels: Base ($28,190), Premium ($31,390), Sport ($32,960), Limited ($35,070), Wilderness ($36,015), and Touring ($38,490). Pricing includes destination and dealer fees ($1,295).

What is the Forester's fuel mileage?

  • The 2024 Forester gets an EPA-estimated 26/33 city/highway mpg and 29 combined mpg.
  • The Forester Wilderness gets an estimated 25/28 city/highway mpg and 26 combined mpg. 

Why Is The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek A Good Value?

CR says, "The Subaru Crosstrek is the #1 of 13 recommenced Subcompact SUVs with the best fuel economy in its class."

  • Price Range:  $25,195 - $32,195
  • CR MPG:  Overall 29 / City 20 / Hwy 41 mpg
  • #1 of 13  Subcompact SUVs

Which Crosstrek Trim Is The Best?

CR says the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Premium AWD trim level represents the best value for shoppers. 

How Much Can You Save?

  • MSRP: $26,345
  • Average spent under MSRP: $87
  • Average transaction price: $26,258

What is the 2024 Crosstrek pricing?

The 2024 Crosstrek comes in Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Wilderness trim levels, and Base trim starts at $26,290. The 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 all-new Crosstrek Wilderness costs $33,290, including dealer destination and delivery fees ($1,295).

What Is The Crosstrek's Fuel Mileage?

  • The 2024 Crosstrek Base and Premium trims get 27/34 mpg and 29 combined mpg.
  • The 2024 Crosstrek Sport and Limited get an EPA-estimated 26/33 city/highway mpg and 29 combined mpg. 

What is the all-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness fuel mileage?

  • The more rugged 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness trim level with the re-tuned 2.5-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine gets an EPA-estimated 25/29 city/highway mpg and 27 combined mpg.

You can save gas and money on the 2024 Subaru Forester Premium trim and, more surprisingly, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Premium trim. Both are selling under MSRP, according to Consumer Reports. 

Thanks for reading, everyone. I hope you enjoyed this Subaru Forester and Crosstrek report. See you tomorrow for my latest Subaru Report.

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I am Denis Flierl, a top Torque News and Subaru reporter since 2012. I’ve invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role, working with every major car brand. I am an experienced Rocky Mountain Automotive Press member. You'll find my expert Subaru analysis here. Follow me on my The Dirty Subaru website, Dirty Subaru blog, X SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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