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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: $28,344

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,296

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelFreestarFreestarForesterForesterForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,615 $29,575 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,498 $27,162 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Stability Control 595 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 200 200 363 363 363
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695 695      
Premium Package 695 375      
Console without shifter 150 150      
Leather seating surfaces 890        
Heated front seats   245      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Cargo net     48 48 48
Universal garage door opener     93 93 93
Roof rack crossbars     195 195 195
Bodyside moldings     240 240 240
Stability Control 506 506      
Obstacle detection, rear 170 170 272 272 272
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591 591      
Premium Package 591 319      
Console without shifter 128 128      
Leather seating surfaces 757        
Heated front seats   208      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Cargo net     31 31 31
Universal garage door opener     61 61 61
Roof rack crossbars     117 117 117
Bodyside moldings     156 156 156
Options (change) 3,225 2,260 1,124 1,124 1,124
Options (change) 2,743 1,922 757 757 757
Destination 730 730 725 725 725
Total Price $30,570 $32,565 $28,344 $29,844 $31,844
Total Invoice $27,971 $29,814 $26,296 $27,668 $29,566

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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: $4,661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,934
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelFreestarFreestarForesterForesterForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6201hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,570$32,565$28,344$29,844$31,844
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-2,435-3,535-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,570$30,840$25,909$26,309$28,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0$400$2,100
Total Invoice$27,971$29,814$26,296$27,668$29,566
Adjustments for Features0-1,579-2,259-3,277-3,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,971$28,235$24,037$24,391$26,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$264$0$354$1,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelFreestarFreestarForesterForesterForester
TrimSELLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$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$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $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$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350   
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25   
Satellite radio   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
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$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Total Value of Features$4,125$5,850$6,560$7,660$7,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$2,435$3,535$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,579-2,259-3,277-3,561

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
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 mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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 crossbars50Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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 X Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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