12,000-MILE PLANNING CASE

Subaru Crosstrek or Tesla Model Y?

Two useful vehicles, one household decision. Here is how their daily fit and modeled annual cost separate.

VSLower modeled midpointSubaru CrosstrekCost alone does not decide fit.
Decision lineCrosstrekModel Y
Energy / year$1,490$600
Maintenance reserve$1,416$840
City fit8/109/10
Rural fit9/106/10
Family fit7/109/10
Weather fit10/107/10
Parts accessGoodSpecialized
Repair signalModerateHigher
CRASHWORTHINESS · RECALLS · STRUCTURE

Safety should be compared by exact year and trim.

NHTSA stars below are loaded from the official 5-Star Safety Ratings API. Ranges mean tested drivetrains or body variants differ. IIHS uses a separate crashworthiness and crash-avoidance test program.

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Star ratings apply only to the shown model year and tested variant. They cannot be transferred automatically to another year, trim, body style or build date. Recall count is model-level; use the VIN lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

THE SHORT ANSWER

Choose Crosstrek if…

Snow-belt cities and outdoor weekends. Compact dimensions, useful clearance and all-weather orientation suit mixed city and trailhead use.

Watch: Fuel cost versus hybrids and model-specific service history.
THE OTHER CASE

Choose Model Y if…

High-mileage households with reliable charging. Efficient electric operation and useful cargo can work well when charging is predictable.

Watch: Insurance, collision repair, tire wear, depreciation and service access.
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