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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: $26,475

Ford EcoSport SE   
Difference: $3,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182019
ModelEcoSportEcoSportEcoSportForester
TrimSESESTitaniumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,905 $26,740 $25,740 $26,695
Cold Weather Package 395 395 340  
AWD 1,500   1,500  
Remote start 495 495 495 455
Full-size spare tire 185 185 185  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
All Weather Package       500
All-weather floor mats       81
Cargo cover       172
Roof rack crossbars       181
Fog lights       382
Cold Weather Package 375 375 322  
AWD 1,363   1,363  
Remote start 470 470 470 341
Full-size spare tire 176 176 176  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
All Weather Package       417
All-weather floor mats       52
Cargo cover       111
Roof rack crossbars       117
Fog lights       286
Options (change) 2,575 1,075 2,520 2,016
Options (change) 2,384 1,021 2,331 1,482
Destination 995 995 995 975
Total Price $26,475 $28,810 $29,255 $29,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford EcoSport SES
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,700
Model Year2018201820182019
ModelEcoSportEcoSportEcoSportForester
TrimSESESTitaniumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG23/29 MPG23/29 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7675, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17205/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$26,475$28,810$29,255$29,686
Adjustments for Features-570-2,920-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,905$25,890$25,985$29,686
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$95$0

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Features Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182019
ModelEcoSportEcoSportEcoSportForester
TrimSESESTitaniumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100 
Roof rack $300 $300
Roof rails$250 $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0 
Android Auto support $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0$0 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,970$8,320$8,670$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$2,920$3,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-554-2,847-3,1770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182019
ModelEcoSportForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.2 in105.1 in
Length161.3 in182.1 in
Width69.5 in71.5 in
Height64.8 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.0 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport SE

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport SES

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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