2018 Subaru Forester 2.0iP vs 2018 Subaru XV 2.0iS

**ntlogin** · December 14th, 2017 06:15 AM

Please help me decide before the end of the year.

Price before excise tax:
Subaru Forester 2.0iP - 1.678M less 50k discount
Subaru XV 2.0iS - 1.538M

Availability:
Forester - can be had a satin white pearl
XV - unicorn

If TRAIN is implemented on Jan 1,SRP of XV will be almost the same as Forester.

Feature wise, XV has more bells and whistles than Forester.
XV is the newer model. Forester will be replaced in 2019.

The dilemma here, I really want the XV but Forester seems a good car.
Occupants is me and wife and no kids. Not planning to.

Should I just wait for the next stocks next year?

**jvo** · December 14th, 2017 06:25 AM

If you don't need the space, I think XV is better since it is newer and has more features. Also, try to test drive both.

**MR_BIG18** · December 14th, 2017 08:44 AM

as a forester owner..my choice is the xv...the new forester will be coming out in a year or two..

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**Egan101** · December 14th, 2017 09:30 AM

If you have no need for cargo space, go with the XV. It's the best small crossover available in the market.

If you're a family man, the Forester is the practical choice. The Forester is a really good vehicle. It's the most reasonable CUV available out there - decent driving dynamics, good ground clearance, lots of space, AWD, and fairly efficient. When we are on a road trip, I can carry my golf bag, our luggage, and other stuff on the trunk without having to compromise the rear seats.

On a different note, take the chance now to own the Forester XT. Motor Image stated that it won't be releasing the turbo Forester next year. If you're the type of person who enjoys the drive, the Forester XT is worth it.

**ntlogin** · December 14th, 2017 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

If you have no need for cargo space, go with the XV. It's the best small crossover available in the market.

If you're a family man, the Forester is the practical choice. The Forester is a really good vehicle. It's the most reasonable CUV available out there - decent driving dynamics, good ground clearance, lots of space, AWD, and fairly efficient. When we are on a road trip, I can carry my golf bag, our luggage, and other stuff on the trunk without having to compromise the rear seats.

On a different note, take the chance now to own the Forester XT. Motor Image stated that it won't be releasing the turbo Forester next year. If you're the type of person who enjoys the drive, the Forester XT is worth it.

XT is currently out of range on my part

**Egan101** · December 14th, 2017 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by ntlogin

XT is currently out of range on my part

Have you asked Motor Image if how much discount is offered on the XT?

**ntlogin** · December 14th, 2017 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Have you asked Motor Image if how much discount is offered on the XT?

Not yet. Probably they wont and take advantage of the demand for tbe last turbo specd forester.

**Walter** · December 14th, 2017 06:43 PM

The turbo thing is just speculation ... too early to tell ... same thing earlier this year about the excise tax increasing car prices ...

**Egan101** · December 15th, 2017 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

The turbo thing is just speculation ... too early to tell ... same thing earlier this year about the excise tax increasing car prices ...

Motor Image already held a press conference announcing their product line in the country for 2018. The Forester XT is out of the list. However, the Levorg 2.0L DIT (or commonly referred to as the WRX wagon) will be released.