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Is the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek a good car?

Yes.

4 of 7checks

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

Crosstrek +6%-48%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 139 SUVs (2022). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo1 of 4 parts
First carYes4 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$92 vs $116 a month
SeniorsNo1 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes8.7 in, top 22%
Worth the moneyNo6% above predicted
Good buyYesNo rival beats it

Is the Crosstrek a good family car?

No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom36.7 inMedian 38.2 in155No
Rear headroom37.7 inMedian 38.9 in156No
Cargo behind the last row15.9 cu ftMedian 23.4 cu ft162No

Is the Crosstrek a good first car?

Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$23,145Median $41,500163Yes
Horsepower152 hp156 hp to 349 hp165No
Length176.5 inMedian 188.0 in154Yes
Turning circle35.4 ftMedian 38.1 ft150Yes
Fuel cost per mile10.7 centsMedian 13.3 cents164Yes

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 164 SUVs
$116
Highway mpg
33 mpg, top 9% of 149

Is the Crosstrek a good car for seniors?

No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height8.7 in clearance, 63.6 in tall7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall144No
Front headroom39.8 inMedian 39.9 in157No
Turning circle35.4 ftMedian 38.1 ft150Yes

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 154 trucks and SUVs.

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

Is the Crosstrek worth the money?

No. Priced 6% above cars like it.

Price, AWD
$23,145
Predicted price
$21,909
Gap
+$1,236 (+6%)
Model error
13% median, 290 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 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 1,093 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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