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Ford Freestar vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestar vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,239

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $3,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,408

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelFreestarFreestarForesterForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,615 $29,575 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $24,498 $27,162 $24,355 $26,707
Stability Control 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 200 200    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695 695    
Premium Package 695 375    
Console without shifter 150 150    
Leather seating surfaces 890      
CD changer, in-dash 255 255    
Heated front seats   245    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Cargo net     46 46
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Bodyside moldings     238 238
Stability Control 506 506    
Obstacle detection, rear 170 170    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591 591    
Premium Package 591 319    
Console without shifter 128 128    
Leather seating surfaces 757      
CD changer, in-dash 217 217    
Heated front seats   208    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Cargo net     30 30
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Bodyside moldings     155 155
Options (change) 3,480 2,515 549 549
Options (change) 2,960 2,139 358 358
Destination 730 730 695 695
Total Price $30,825 $32,820 $27,239 $29,739
Total Invoice $28,188 $30,031 $25,408 $27,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,725
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelFreestarFreestarForesterForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6201hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 480, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,825$32,820$27,239$29,739
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,085-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,825$31,120$25,154$27,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$2,140
Total Invoice$28,188$30,031$25,408$27,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,556-1,945-2,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,188$28,475$23,463$25,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$287$0$2,015

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelFreestarFreestarForesterForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$4,700$6,400$6,785$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,085$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,556-1,945-2,282

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062010
ModelFreestarForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.8 in103.0 in
Length201.0 in179.5 in
Width76.4 in70.1 in
Height70.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar SEL

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

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

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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