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Is the 2023 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%-49%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 157 SUVs (2023). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo1 of 4 parts
First carYes4 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$92 vs $111 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, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom36.7 inMedian 38.3 in168No
Rear headroom37.7 inMedian 38.7 in169No
Cargo behind the last row15.9 cu ftMedian 24.7 cu ft174No

Is the Crosstrek a good first car?

Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$23,645Median $44,813180Yes
Horsepower152 hp169 hp to 355 hp180No
Length176.5 inMedian 188.4 in171Yes
Turning circle35.4 ftMedian 38.4 ft167Yes
Fuel cost per mile10.7 centsMedian 12.8 cents177Yes

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

Is the Crosstrek a good commuter car?

Yes. $92 a month to commute. Class median $111.

Miles a month
867
This car
$92
Median of 177 SUVs
$111
Highway mpg
33 mpg, top 10% of 154

Is the Crosstrek a good car for seniors?

No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height8.7 in clearance, 63.6 in tall7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall156No
Front headroom39.8 inMedian 39.9 in170No
Turning circle35.4 ftMedian 38.4 ft167Yes

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 166 trucks and SUVs.

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

Is the Crosstrek worth the money?

No. Priced 6% above cars like it.

Price, AWD
$23,645
Predicted price
$22,359
Gap
+$1,286 (+6%)
Model error
15% median, 311 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 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 1,167 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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