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Ford Edge vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Edge vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,293

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,988

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelEdgeEdgeForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,265 $31,075 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,321 $28,878 $26,005
Premium Package 1,675    
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 295
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Rear spoiler     353
4-speed automatic     800
Premium Package 1,424    
Cargo cover 97 97  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 33
Class II trailer hitch 336 336 192
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Rear spoiler     230
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 3,835 2,160 1,773
Options (change) 3,260 1,836 1,358
Destination 755 755 625
Total Price $32,855 $33,990 $30,293
Total Invoice $30,336 $31,469 $27,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Edge vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,136
Model Year200820082006
ModelEdgeEdgeForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4320, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$32,855$33,990$30,293
Adjustments for Features-230-1,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,625$32,910$30,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$30,336$31,469$27,988
Adjustments for Features-212-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,124$30,469$27,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Edge vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082006
ModelEdgeEdgeForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,425$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$1,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-212-1,0000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Edge vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelEdgeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in99.4 in
Length185.7 in176.6 in
Width75.8 in68.3 in
Height67.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,073 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Edge SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested142580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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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