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Is the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek a good car?

Yes.

5 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Crosstrek +8%-43%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 129 SUVs (2021). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo1 of 4 parts
First carYes4 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$92 vs $116 a month
SeniorsYes2 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes8.7 in, top 22%
Worth the moneyNo8% above predicted
Good buyYesNo rival beats it

Is the Crosstrek a good family car?

No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom36.5 inMedian 38.2 in131No
Rear headroom38.0 inMedian 38.9 in131No
Cargo behind the last row20.8 cu ftMedian 22.9 cu ft140No

Is the Crosstrek a good first car?

Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$22,245Median $39,195144Yes
Horsepower152 hp155 hp to 349 hp145No
Length176.5 inMedian 188.6 in136Yes
Turning circle35.4 ftMedian 38.4 ft134Yes
Fuel cost per mile10.7 centsMedian 13.3 cents143Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Crosstrek a good commuter car?

Yes. $92 a month to commute. Class median $116.

Miles a month
867
This car
$92
Median of 143 SUVs
$116
Highway mpg
33 mpg, top 9% of 137

Is the Crosstrek a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height8.7 in clearance, 63.6 in tall7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall123No
Front headroom39.8 inMedian 39.8 in134Yes
Turning circle35.4 ftMedian 38.4 ft134Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Crosstrek a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 8.7 in clearance. Top 22% of 132 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
AWD, 8.7 in
Cohort
132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Crosstrek worth the money?

No. Priced 8% above cars like it.

Price, AWD
$22,245
Predicted price
$20,543
Gap
+$1,702 (+8%)
Model error
14% median, 277 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Crosstrek a good buy?

Yes. No rival beats it on all four.

Compared with 1,021 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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