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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: $26,575

Ford EcoSport SE   
Difference: $5,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021201620162016
ModelEcoSportEcoSportEcoSportForesterForesterForester
TrimSESESTitanium2.0XT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,960 $28,155 $26,895 $29,195 $30,795 $33,795
Interior Protection Package 195 195 195      
Cargo organizer 110 110 110 60 60 60
Appearance Package 495          
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 133 133 133
Remote start 495 495 495 445 445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199 199
All-weather floor mats       72 72 72
Cargo net       90 90 90
Cargo cover       182 182 182
Fog lights       386    
AC power outlet       415 415 415
Interior Protection Package 0 0 0      
Cargo organizer 0 0 0 39 39 39
Appearance Package 0          
Engine-block heater 0 0 0 86 86 86
Remote start 0 0 0 333 333 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129 129
All-weather floor mats       46 46 46
Cargo net       58 58 58
Cargo cover       118 118 118
Fog lights       289    
AC power outlet       311 311 311
Options (change) 1,370 875 875 1,982 1,596 1,596
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,409 1,120 1,120
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 850 850 850
Total Price $26,575 $30,275 $29,015 $32,027 $33,241 $36,241

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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: $2,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,791
Model Year202120212021201620162016
ModelEcoSportEcoSportEcoSportForesterForesterForester
TrimSESESTitanium2.0XT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine123hp I3166hp I4123hp I3250hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7675, 10?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,575$30,275$29,015$32,027$33,241$36,241
Adjustments for Features0-3,275-1,625-1,915-4,165-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,575$27,000$27,390$30,112$29,076$31,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$815$1,036$0$2,800

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Features Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120212021201620162016
ModelEcoSportEcoSportEcoSportForesterForesterForester
TrimSESESTitanium2.0XT Premium2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 $1100
CVT    $1000 
FWD$0 $0   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100   
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Blind spot warning system $200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100   
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Safety key$5$5$5   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100   
Cargo tray    $40$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
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   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$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$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150   
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0$0   
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
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 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,960$7,235$5,585$5,875$8,125$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,275$1,625$1,915$4,165$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-135-70-1,769-3,854-4,040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212016
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 SE

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

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 2.0XT Premium

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

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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