An interesting comparison would be this vs the XT Limited to see if the extra cost is worth it. NoTo seems to think so.
2.5iTouring Packagewith Technology Option
Automatic Transmission
MSRP:$32,495.00
Added Accessories:$0.00
PDI & Freight$1,650.00
Other Fees$331.15
Estimate Price:
$34,476.15* *excluding taxes
2.0XTLimited Packagewith Technology Option
Automatic Transmission
MSRP:$37,895.00
Added Accessories:$0.00
PDI & Freight$1,650.00
Other Fees$331.15
Estimate Price:
$39,876.15* *excluding taxes
$5,400 is the difference in price between the two. For it, you get:
1) Larger brakes (front (316 x 30 mm vs 294 x 24 mm); rear (278 x 18 mm vs 274 x 10 mm))
2) FA20F (2.0L Turbocharged boxer) instead of the FB25 (2.5L naturally-aspirated); power jumps from 170hp to 250hp; Torque from 175lb-ft to 258lb-ft)
3) SI-drive on the CVT
4) sportier bumpers
5) integrated LED turn signals in the mirrors
6) auto dimming side mirrors with approach lighting
7) Dual exhaust
8.) HID headlights
9) 18" wheels instead of 17"
10) better HMI system (well, 'better' is relative
), including navigation
11) Satellite Radio
12) Harman Kardon upgraded soundsystem
13) Auto dimming rear mirror
14) Driver seatback pocket (how nice of Subaru to include this in the top limited trim
)
15) Better gauges
16) leather (all around, incl steering wheel and shifter)
I literally went through the spec sheets on both and compared. So is it worth the $5,400? HELL yes. It's not even a question. The Limited trim, to me, is more important than EyeSight. Use your $ as you choose.
2.5iLimited Package
Automatic Transmission
MSRP:$34,495.00
Added Accessories:$0.00
PDI & Freight$1,650.00
Other Fees$331.15
Estimate Price:
$36,476.15* *excluding taxes
That, to me, is the "I don't need the Turbo" model to get. While I like EyeSight (a lot, actually), I'd (honestly...) sooner spend the $ on the interior than on the safety nannies and the Turbo motor.