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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: $27,865

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $5,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,163

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $3,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelEcoSportForesterForesterForester
TrimTitanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,740 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $25,096 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Cold Weather Package 340      
Cargo organizer 110 60 60 60
Remote start 495 445 445 445
Full-size spare tire 185      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation system   1,350    
All-weather floor mats   72 72 72
Cargo net   90 90 90
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   415 415 415
Cold Weather Package 322      
Cargo organizer 104 39 39 39
Remote start 470 333 333 333
Full-size spare tire 176      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Navigation system   1,156    
All-weather floor mats   46 46 46
Cargo net   58 58 58
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   311 311 311
Options (change) 1,130 2,813 1,463 1,463
Options (change) 1,072 2,190 1,034 1,034
Destination 995 875 875 875
Total Price $27,865 $32,883 $33,633 $36,633
Total Invoice $27,163 $30,386 $31,152 $33,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford EcoSport Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,298
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelEcoSportForesterForesterForester
TrimTitanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine123hp I3170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)675, 10440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,865$32,883$33,633$36,633
Adjustments for Features0-1,520-2,905-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,865$31,363$30,728$33,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$27,163$30,386$31,152$33,937
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-2,691-2,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,163$28,981$28,461$31,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelEcoSportForesterForesterForester
TrimTitanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,945$6,465$7,850$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,520$2,905$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,405-2,691-2,876

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Specifications Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
ModelEcoSportForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.2 in103.9 in
Length161.3 in180.9 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height64.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport Titanium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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