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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: $25,522

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021200620062006
ModelEcoSportEcoSportEcoSportForesterForesterForester
TrimSESESTitanium2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,960 $28,155 $26,895 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Appearance Package 495          
Cargo organizer 110 110 110 115 115 115
Interior Protection Package 195 195 195      
Premium Package       2,350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183   183
Cargo net       46 46 46
All-weather floor mats       55 55 55
Rear spoiler       353 353 353
Appearance Package 0          
Cargo organizer 0 0 0 72 72 72
Interior Protection Package 0 0 0      
Premium Package       2,117    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119   119
Cargo net       30 30 30
All-weather floor mats       33 33 33
Rear spoiler       230 230 230
Options (change) 800 305 305 3,102 569 752
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,601 365 484
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 625 625 625
Total Price $26,005 $29,705 $28,445 $25,522 $28,089 $29,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford EcoSport SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford EcoSport SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,752
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,664
Model Year202120212021200620062006
ModelEcoSportEcoSportEcoSportForesterForesterForester
TrimSESESTitanium2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine123hp I3166hp I4123hp I3173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7675, 10120, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,005$29,705$28,445$25,522$28,089$29,272
Adjustments for Features-2,235-5,510-3,8600-1,900-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,770$24,195$24,585$25,522$26,189$28,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$815$0$667$2,725

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Features Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120212021200620062006
ModelEcoSportEcoSportEcoSportForesterForesterForester
TrimSESESTitanium2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
5-speed manual   $0 $0
4-speed automatic    $800 
FWD$0 $0   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100   
Heated steering wheel $100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200   
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Safety key$5$5$5   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Traction control$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100   
Roof rack   $300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop     $100
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
HD radio  $50   
Navigation system $600$600   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
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$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150   
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Trip computer$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0$0   
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$6,985$10,260$8,610$4,750$6,650$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$5,510$3,860$0$1,900$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-107-231-1690-1,758-949

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Specifications Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212006
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 SE

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Interior Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport SES

Interior Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport Titanium

Interior Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested137540%
Total Not Requested205060%

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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