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Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,185

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $904

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,991

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelEcoSportForesterForester
TrimTitanium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,740 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,096 $25,001 $26,005
Cargo organizer 110 115 115
Cold Weather Package 340    
Cargo net   46 46
All-weather floor mats   55 55
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo organizer 104 72 72
Cold Weather Package 322    
Cargo net   30 30
All-weather floor mats   33 33
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 450 569 752
Options (change) 426 365 484
Destination 995 625 625
Total Price $27,185 $28,089 $29,272
Total Invoice $26,517 $25,991 $27,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford EcoSport Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,346
Model Year201820062006
ModelEcoSportForesterForester
TrimTitanium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine123hp I3173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)675, 10120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$27,185$28,089$29,272
Adjustments for Features-3,775-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,410$27,214$29,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,058
Total Invoice$26,517$25,991$27,114
Adjustments for Features-3,682-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,835$25,181$27,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,933

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Features Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820062006
ModelEcoSportForesterForester
TrimTitanium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$8,495$5,595$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,682-8100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
ModelEcoSportForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.2 in99.4 in
Length161.3 in176.6 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height64.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport Titanium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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