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Ford Five Hundred vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Five Hundred vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,270

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $1,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062020
ModelFive HundredFive HundredForester
TrimSELLimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,230 $26,380 $27,395
Safety Package 595 595  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Universal garage door opener   150 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
All Weather Package     500
Cargo net     68
Fog lights     382
Safety Package 518 518  
AWD 1,665 1,665  
Sunroof 779 779  
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Universal garage door opener   131 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
All Weather Package     417
Cargo net     44
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 3,340 3,490 1,315
Options (change) 2,962 3,093 983
Destination 700 700 1,010
Total Price $28,270 $30,570 $29,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Five Hundred SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,059
Model Year200620062020
ModelFive HundredFive HundredForester
TrimSELLimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6203hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$28,270$30,570$29,720
Adjustments for Features0-715-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,270$29,855$28,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062020
ModelFive HundredFive HundredForester
TrimSELLimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,450$7,165$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-656-83

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062020
ModelFive HundredForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in105.1 in
Length200.7 in182.1 in
Width74.5 in71.5 in
Height60.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.276.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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