Buy The Cheap Subaru Crosstrek Now? New Trims Are More Expensive And Why You Should Wait

Is the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek affordable? According to a new U.S. News report, the subcompact SUV is the most affordable for new SUV shoppers. But it makes more sense for shoppers to wait. Check out the Crosstrek report here.

How affordable is the 2023 Crosstrek compared with other small SUVs? A recent report from U.S. News reveals the cheapest SUV lease deal belongs to the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. The Crosstrek requires less money due at signing than most other lease specials in the U.S. News report. Check out the best deals below.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek: Lease Deal: $285 per month for 36 months with $2,585 due at signing.
2023 Kia Soul: Lease Deal: $229 per month for 24 months with $3,018 due at signing.
2023 Mazda CX-30: Lease Deal: $222 per month for 24 months with $2,999 due at signing.
2023 Chevrolet Equinox: Lease Deal: $279 per month for 24 months with $2,879 due at signing.
2023 Honda HR-V: Lease Deal: $249 per month for 36 months with $3,899 due at signing.
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: Lease Deal: $269 per month for 36 months with $3,999 due at signing.
2023 Mazda CX-5: Lease Deal: $299 per month for 33 months with $3,499 due at signing.
2023 Kia Sportage: Lease Deal: $279 per month for 36 months with $3,499 due at signing.
2023 Nissan Murano: Lease Deal: $299 per month for 24 months with $2,099 due at signing.
2023 Lexus NX: Lease Deal: $569 per month for 39 months with $3,999 due at signing.
2023 Hyundai Venue: Lease Deal: $199 per month for 36 months with $3,299 due at signing.

The 2023 Crosstrek deal expires on February 28 and applies to the Base trim level. U.S. News says, “That’s not so bad considering the base trim comes standard with all-wheel drive, plenty of technology including an easy-to-use infotainment system, and a slew of safety features. These strengths help it stand out in the subcompact SUV class.” You should know that the Crosstrek Base is not the best value for shoppers. Read our report here for the best value option.

What is the price of the 2023 Crosstrek?

All 2023 Subaru Crosstrek trim levels get a $600 price increase, including destination and delivery fees. In addition, dealer fees increased by $50 for 2023 Crosstrek trims.

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek now comes 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).

Should customers wait for the all-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek?

The redesigned 2024 Crosstrek will be worth the wait. Check out the multitude of new upgrades here.

What is the price of the 2024 Crosstrek?

For 2024, the Crosstrek will be available in Base, Premium, Sport, and Limited trim levels. The Base trim has a starting price of $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 Crosstrek Sport and Limited are more expensive than the Base and Premium trims, but they are worth it with the added features and 2.5-liter engine upgrade. But Subaru may offer different deals than they are now on 2023 models when the next-generation model arrives.

The Base and Premium trim levels arrive this spring. However, the most popular Sport trim and the top-of-the-lineup Limited will not be available for U.S. customers until this summer.

Our take

For outdoor enthusiasts, the next-generation 2024 Crosstrek Sport and Limited trim levels with the new upgrades will be worth the wait. The extra power will get you up the mountain and further off the grid. According to a recent U.S. News report, the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek subcompact SUV is the most affordable new model. But it's only on the Crosstrek Base trim level, which is not the best value.

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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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